Geographic position of Guatemala City
Guatemala City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.6407° N, 90.5133° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,630 km (1,013 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,389 km (5,213 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,649 km (7,238 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,749 km (6,058 mi) west
Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City
With a population of 994,938, Guatemala City ranks as the 1st most populous city in Guatemala, out of 102 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Guatemala City
La Aurora International Airport (GUA / MGGT) is a major international airport serving Guatemala City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:42:58.
Daylight saving time in Guatemala City
Guatemala City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Guatemala. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Guatemala City does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Guatemala City
Business hours in Guatemala City (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 Guatemala City
Compare time in Guatemala City with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City at UTC-6.
What time is it in Guatemala City right now?
The current local time in Guatemala City is 10:42:58 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Guatemala City observe daylight saving time?
No. Guatemala City is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Guatemala City?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is the airport serving Guatemala City. The current local time at the airport is 10:42:58.
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