Time now in Guatemala

UTC-06:00 • America/Guatemala (CST)

Your device clock is 696ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Guatemala, UTC-06:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Saturday, May 16, 2026, week 20

Time in Guatemala now

Guatemala has one official time zone: CST (UTC-06:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Guatemala is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Guatemala?

Official time in Guatemala is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Guatemala

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Guatemala UTC-06:00 Guatemala City, Guatemala , Villa Nueva, Guatemala , Mixco, Guatemala

List of time zones used in Guatemala (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Guatemala UTC-06:00 Yes

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Guatemala

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Guatemala depends on the region.

  • Guatemala City, Guatemala : 2 hour(s) ahead of the time in Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Guatemala use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Guatemala observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Guatemala

  • 2006-09-30 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Guatemala was on 2006-09-30 at 23:00 (local time) (zone America/Guatemala): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from CDT to CST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Guatemala?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-6:00 and UTC-6:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Guatemala have?
Guatemala has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Guatemala use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Guatemala observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Guatemala time

To convert Guatemala time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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