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Guatemala City ranks
#14 for highest capital city · #35 for largest capital by population.
Lat/Long: 14.63° N, 90.51° W
Elevation: 1,508 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Guatemala
Department: Guatemala
Country: 🇬🇹 Guatemala (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Guatemala
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Guatemala: CST
Guatemala City keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Guatemala time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Guatemala City has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. At roughly 1508 m, Guatemala City is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 3311 km away. As one of Guatemala's largest cities, Guatemala City is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Guatemala City gets 11h 56m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 17:49.
Time & Daylight in Guatemala City
Daylight Hours in Guatemala City
Guatemala City gets 11h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Guatemala City is at 05:52 and sunset in Guatemala City is at 17:49.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 15m near the December solstice to 12h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Guatemala City and Major Cities
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Best Time to Call Guatemala City
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Cities Sharing Guatemala City's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Guatemala City.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4 Oct ● | 04:38 | 05:51 | 11:50 | 15:12 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Mon, 5 Oct | 04:38 | 05:52 | 11:50 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 04:38 | 05:52 | 11:50 | 15:11 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 04:39 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:11 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 04:39 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 04:39 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:10 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 04:39 | 05:52 | 11:49 | 15:10 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Guatemala City
Sunrise
in Guatemala City
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Guatemala City
↓
5:49 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Dawn
in Guatemala City
5:30 AM
Dusk
in Guatemala City
6:10 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Guatemala City
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
36.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:34
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Distances & Clock Changes in Guatemala City
How Far Is Guatemala City From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,311 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,523 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,385 km | SE (131deg) |
| London | 8,766 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 8,994 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,821 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,328 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 13,502 km | WSW (239deg) |
Guatemala City's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Guatemala City and you would surface in the open ocean, near 14.6deg S, 89.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Guatemala City
What time is it in Guatemala City right now?
The current local time in Guatemala City is 11:26 on Sunday, October 04, 2026. Guatemala City follows the America/Guatemala time zone.
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City uses the America/Guatemala IANA time zone (UTC-06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Guatemala City?
Right now Guatemala City sits at UTC-06:00. Going from UTC to local time in Guatemala City means moving the clock 06:00 hours backward.
Is Guatemala City on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Guatemala City as of October 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guatemala City today?
Guatemala City sees sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 17:49 today, giving 11h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Guatemala City tonight?
The moon phase over Guatemala City tonight is Waning Crescent with 36.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Guatemala City?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Guatemala City, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.