Geographic position of Chichicastenango
Chichicastenango is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.9433° N, 91.1112° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,663 km (1,033 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,355 km (5,192 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,682 km (7,259 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,799 km (6,089 mi) west
Chichicastenango lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Chichicastenango
With a population of 141,567, Chichicastenango ranks as the 10th most populous city in Guatemala, out of 102 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chichicastenango
La Aurora International Airport (GUA / MGGT) is a major international airport located about 75 km (46 mi) from Chichicastenango.
Current local time at the airport is 10:42:08.
Daylight saving time in Chichicastenango
Chichicastenango uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Guatemala. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Chichicastenango does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chichicastenango
Business hours in Chichicastenango (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Chichicastenango
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chichicastenango in?
Chichicastenango follows the America/Guatemala time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Chichicastenango at UTC-6.
What time is it in Chichicastenango right now?
The current local time in Chichicastenango is 10:42:08 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chichicastenango observe daylight saving time?
No. Chichicastenango is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chichicastenango?
Chichicastenango is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chichicastenango?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is the nearest airport to Chichicastenango, located about 75 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:42:08.
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