Current time in
Guatemala
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Guatemala · UTC-06:00 · DST not in effect
About Guatemala
Checking the time in Guatemala? It sits at UTC-06:00 under the America/Guatemala zone (CST), refreshed live above. Below you can compare it against UTC and other major world cities and see when its offset next changes.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Guatemala
- Abbreviation
- CST
- UTC offset
- UTC-06:00
- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
Guatemala does not observe daylight saving time.
Guatemala vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala (this zone) | UTC-06:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Same UTC offset
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Guatemala right now? ▾
The current time in Guatemala is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Guatemala time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the UTC offset for Guatemala? ▾
Guatemala is currently at UTC-06:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Guatemala observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
No, Guatemala is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Guatemala use? ▾
Guatemala uses the America/Guatemala IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.