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Time Difference: Berlin to Guatemala City

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇬🇹Guatemala CityUTC-6
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇬🇹
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
8 hours
Guatemala City is 8 hours behind Berlin

Berlin vs Guatemala City timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Guatemala City (Guatemala) uses America/Guatemala at UTC-6. This means Guatemala City is 7 hours behind Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Guatemala City

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Guatemala City do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinGuatemala CityStatus
6am10pmBerlin early, Guatemala City late evening
7am11pmBerlin early, Guatemala City late evening
8am12amBerlin early, Guatemala City asleep
9am1amBerlin working hours, Guatemala City asleep
10am2amBerlin working hours, Guatemala City asleep
11am3amBerlin working hours, Guatemala City asleep
12pm4amBerlin working hours, Guatemala City asleep
1pm5amBerlin working hours, Guatemala City asleep
2pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm2pmBerlin late evening, Guatemala City working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Guatemala City

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Guatemala City does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 7 hours ahead Guatemala City
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 8 hours ahead Guatemala City
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 7 hours ahead Guatemala City

Distance between Berlin and Guatemala City

Great-circle distance
9,632 km
Direct flight time
~12h 20m

Berlin and Guatemala City are 9,632 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 20m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Guatemala City?
The current time difference is 8 hours. Berlin is currently 8 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
Is Berlin ahead of Guatemala City?
Yes. Berlin is currently 8 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
What time is it in Guatemala City when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 1am in Guatemala City.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Guatemala City?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Berlin and Guatemala City do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Berlin and Guatemala City observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Guatemala City does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Guatemala City?
Berlin and Guatemala City are 9,632 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 20 minutes.