Current Time in Guatemala
Guatemala uses Central Standard Time (Central America) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CSTUTC-6
Guatemala time zone
Central Standard Time (Central America)
Central Standard Time (CST)
--:--UTC-6- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Guatemala City
IANA time zone: America/Guatemala.
Major cities in Guatemala
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala to New York | +2 hours | |
| Guatemala to London | +7 hours | |
| Guatemala to Dubai | +10 hours | |
| Guatemala to New Delhi | +11 hours 30 minutes | |
| Guatemala to Tokyo | +15 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Guatemala: FAQs
What time zone is Guatemala in?
Guatemala uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) all year.
Does Guatemala observe daylight saving time?
No. Guatemala does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Guatemala and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 2 hours ahead of Guatemala. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Guatemala City, the capital?
Guatemala City is on Central Standard Time (Central America), currently CST (UTC-6). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Guatemala City page.