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Time in Guatemala CityUTC-06

Live clock and time-zone data for Guatemala City, Guatemala — Guatemala (America/Guatemala), UTC-06 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
02:44
Sat 02 May 2026 · Night
Timezone
America/Guatemala
Current UTC offset
UTC-06
Abbreviation
CST
Population
2,934,841
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Cultural and business context

Guatemala City runs on Guatemala (America/Guatemala), which sits UTC-06 from UTC right now. In Guatemala, office hours typically stretch from 08:00 to 17:00 local time, with a lunch window around 12:00–13:00. Guatemala does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-06 year-round.

Currency
GTQ Q
Dial
+502
Work day
08:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Guatemala City, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)12:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)14:00 ↔ 11:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 13:00
Compare: Guatemala City ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Guatemala City ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Guatemala City and São Paulo is +3h.

Does Guatemala City observe daylight saving time?

No — Guatemala does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC-06 year-round.

Is it daytime in Guatemala City right now?

No — it is currently night or dusk in Guatemala City.

When is noon in Guatemala City?

Noon in Guatemala City corresponds to UTC-06 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

What's the best time to call Guatemala City from São Paulo?

The overlap block above lists the best hours to schedule calls between São Paulo and Guatemala City without falling outside office hours.

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