Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala 🇬🇹 (1991)
| Country: | Guatemala |
| Capital: | Guatemala City |
| Abbreviations: | GT, GTM |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +502 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
23
:
59
After
01
:
00
22 MAR
22 Mar 1991 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 22 March 1991, 23:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Friday, 22 March 1991, 01:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 22 Mar 1991 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
23
:
59
After
23
:
00
6 SEP
06 Sep 1991 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Friday, 06 September 1991, 23:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Friday, 06 September 1991, 23:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 06 Sep 1991 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Departments in Guatemala (1991)
| Department | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Alta Verapaz | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Baja Verapaz | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Chimaltenango | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Chiquimula | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Departamento de Escuintla | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Departamento de Huehuetenango | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Departamento de Jutiapa | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Departamento de Retalhuleu | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| El Progreso | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Guatemala | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Izabal | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Jalapa | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Petén | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Quetzaltenango | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Quiché | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Sacatepéquez | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| San Marcos | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Santa Rosa Department | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Sololá | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Suchitepequez Department | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Totonicapán | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
| Zacapa | 22 Mar 1991 | 06 Sep 1991 |
DST Changes Summary for Guatemala
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | 2006 | Forward 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 30 Sep | 2006 | Back 1 hour | 23:59 ➜ 23:00 | Daylight Saving End |
Read More About Daylight Savings Time
Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Guatemala
Does Guatemala use Daylight Saving Time in 1991?
Yes, Guatemala observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1991 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in Guatemala?
The next scheduled time transition in Guatemala will take place on Friday, 22 March 1991. At 23:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of Guatemala follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Guatemala follows a single, unified schedule. Every department across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in Guatemala?
Following the shift on 22 Mar 1991, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.