Current Time in Guatemala

Guatemala is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. Guatemala does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of Guatemala

Time zoneCentral Standard Time
AbbreviationCST
UTC offsetUTC−6
IANA time zone idAmerica/Guatemala
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Guatemala and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York1 hour ahead--:--
Los Angeles2 hours behind--:--
London6 hours ahead--:--
Paris7 hours ahead--:--
Dubai10 hours ahead--:--
India11 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila14 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo15 hours ahead--:--
Sydney17 hours ahead--:--
Toronto1 hour ahead--:--

Daylight saving time in Guatemala

Guatemala does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−6 all year, so conversions never shift.

Guatemala time FAQ

What time is it in Guatemala right now?

Guatemala is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Guatemala, updated every second.

What time zone is Guatemala in?

Guatemala is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Guatemala.

Does Guatemala observe daylight saving time?

No. Guatemala stays on UTC−6 all year.

What is the time difference between Guatemala and New York?

New York is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala.

Current time in Guatemala cities

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.