Geographic position of Jalapa
Jalapa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.6354° N, 89.9911° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,629 km (1,012 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,390 km (5,213 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,648 km (7,238 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,693 km (6,023 mi) west
Jalapa 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 Jalapa
With a population of 159,840, Jalapa ranks as the 6th most populous city in Guatemala, out of 102 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Jalapa
La Aurora International Airport (GUA / MGGT) is a major international airport located about 58 km (36 mi) from Jalapa.
Current local time at the airport is 10:41:43.
Daylight saving time in Jalapa
Jalapa uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Guatemala. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Jalapa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Jalapa
Business hours in Jalapa (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 Jalapa
Compare time in Jalapa with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jalapa in?
Jalapa 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 Jalapa at UTC-6.
What time is it in Jalapa right now?
The current local time in Jalapa is 10:41:43 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jalapa observe daylight saving time?
No. Jalapa is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Jalapa?
Jalapa is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jalapa?
La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is the nearest airport to Jalapa, located about 58 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:41:43.
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