Geographic position of Cobán
Cobán is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 15.4703° N, 90.3746° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,722 km (1,070 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,297 km (5,156 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,741 km (7,296 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,696 km (6,025 mi) west
Cobán 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 Cobán
With a population of 212,047, Cobán ranks as the 4th most populous city in Guatemala, out of 102 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Cobán
La Aurora International Airport (GUA / MGGT) is a major international airport located about 100 km (62 mi) from Cobán.
Current local time at the airport is 10:41:18.
Daylight saving time in Cobán
Cobán uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Guatemala. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Cobán does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Cobán
Business hours in Cobán (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 Cobán
Compare time in Cobán with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cobán in?
Cobán 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 Cobán at UTC-6.
What time is it in Cobán right now?
The current local time in Cobán is 10:41:18 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cobán observe daylight saving time?
No. Cobán is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cobán?
Cobán is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cobán?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is the nearest airport to Cobán, located about 100 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:41:18.
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