Current time in Guatemala

15:43:36

Thursday, October 29, 2026

UTC-6 3 hours behind Brasília Reference: Guatemala City

Time zone of Guatemala

The time in Guatemala (Guatemala City) follows the America/Guatemala time zone, currently UTC-6. 3 hours behind Brasília.

Guatemala

15:43:36

Brasília

18:43:36

How to call or schedule a meeting with Guatemala

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 06:00 in Guatemala; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 15:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Guatemala: sunrise today at 05:56 · sunset at 17:34 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Guatemala City
Continent: Central America
Area: 108,890 km² (42,043 sq mi)
Population: about 14 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +502
Internet domain: .gt

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

Mexico same time
Honduras same time
Belize same time
El Salvador same time

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Guatemala right now.

More countries: Central America

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Guatemala?

3 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Guatemala changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Guatemala in?

Guatemala follows America/Guatemala, currently UTC-6. The reference location is Guatemala City.

Does Guatemala have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Guatemala does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Guatemala from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 12:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 15:00 in Guatemala).

What is the capital of Guatemala?

The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City. The country covers about 108,890 km². Continent: Central America.

What currency and calling code does Guatemala use?

The currency is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ). To call from abroad, dial +502 before the number. Websites use the .gt domain.