Current Time in Guatemala 🇬🇹
Check the current local time anywhere in Guatemala. Below you'll find live clocks for Guatemala's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Guatemala City
- Guatemala City (Pop. 3,000,000)
- Villa Nueva (Pop. 618,397)
- Mixco (Pop. 465,773)
- Cobán (Pop. 212,047)
- Quetzaltenango (Pop. 180,706)
ISO Alpha-2: GT
ISO Alpha-3: GTM
UTC Offset: UTC−06:00
Time Zones: CST
Current Time in Major Cities in Guatemala
- Antigua Guatemala Fri 15:05:04
- Barberena Fri 15:05:04
- Chichicastenango Fri 15:05:04
- Chimaltenango Fri 15:05:04
- Chiquimula Fri 15:05:04
- Cobán Fri 15:05:04
- Escuintla Fri 15:05:04
- Guastatoya Fri 15:05:04
- Guatemala City Fri 15:05:04
- Huehuetenango Fri 15:05:04
- Jalapa Fri 15:05:04
- Jutiapa Fri 15:05:04
- Malacatán Fri 15:05:04
- Mazatenango Fri 15:05:04
- Mixco Fri 15:05:04
- Puerto Barrios Fri 15:05:04
- Quetzaltenango Fri 15:05:04
- Retalhuleu Fri 15:05:04
- Salamá Fri 15:05:04
- San Benito Fri 15:05:04
- Sololá Fri 15:05:04
- Totonicapán Fri 15:05:04
- Villa Nueva Fri 15:05:04
- Zacapa Fri 15:05:04
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Antigua Guatemala | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Barberena | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Chichicastenango | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Chimaltenango | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Chiquimula | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Cobán | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Escuintla | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Guastatoya | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Guatemala City | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Huehuetenango | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Jalapa | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Jutiapa | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Malacatán | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Mazatenango | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Mixco | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Puerto Barrios | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Quetzaltenango | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Retalhuleu | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Salamá | Fri 15:05:04 |
| San Benito | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Sololá | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Totonicapán | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Villa Nueva | Fri 15:05:04 |
| Zacapa | Fri 15:05:04 |
IANA time zones in Guatemala
Guatemala maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Guatemala CST · UTC−06:00
Does Guatemala have multiple time zones?
Guatemala is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Guatemala at a glance
| Current main time | 15:05 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | CST |
| Capital | Guatemala City |
| Cities tracked | 24 |
How many time zones does Guatemala have?
Guatemala keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-06:00.
Does Guatemala change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Guatemala stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Guatemala
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 06:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 15:00 UTC. If Guatemala has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Guatemala
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Guatemala City or another major city in Guatemala. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Guatemala
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City. The biggest cities in Guatemala include Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Mixco, Cobán and Quetzaltenango. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Guatemala has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Guatemala - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Guatemala have?
Guatemala uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Guatemala use daylight saving time?
No - Guatemala keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Guatemala right now?
It is about 15:05 on Friday in the main time zone of Guatemala. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Guatemala time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Guatemala to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Guatemala City, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Guatemala 🇬🇹 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | GT / GTM |
| Capital city clock | Guatemala City |
| Cities shown | 24 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−06:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Guatemala City time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.