Time zone in Guatemala: Central Standard Time (CST)
Right now the local time in Guatemala is UTC−6. Guatemala uses UTC−6 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Guatemala and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Guatemala right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Guatemala. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Chicago | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Denver | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
Best time to call Guatemala from the U.S.
To reach someone in Guatemala between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM New York time, or between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Guatemala (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Guatemala that is from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guatemala in?
Guatemala uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Guatemala have daylight saving time?
No. Guatemala stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Guatemala and New York?
Guatemala is 1 hour behind New York right now.
What is the calling code for Guatemala?
The country calling code is +502. To call Guatemala from the U.S., dial 011, then 502, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Guatemala?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to GTQ converter.