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Time Difference: Guatemala City to New York

🇬🇹Guatemala CityUTC-6
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇬🇹
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Wed, Jun 3
🇺🇸
New York, US
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
2 hours
New York is 2 hours ahead of Guatemala City

Guatemala City vs New York timezone guide

Guatemala City (Guatemala) uses the America/Guatemala timezone at UTC-6, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 1 hour ahead of Guatemala City (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Guatemala City and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 9am3pm in Guatemala City, which is 11am5pm in New York. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Guatemala CityNew YorkStatus
6am8amGuatemala City early, New York early
7am9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm7pmGuatemala City evening, New York evening
6pm8pmGuatemala City evening, New York evening
7pm9pmGuatemala City evening, New York evening
8pm10pmGuatemala City evening, New York late evening
9pm11pmGuatemala City evening, New York late evening
10pm12amGuatemala City late evening, New York asleep

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 Guatemala City and New York

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

  • Dec 31 Mar 8Guatemala City is 1 hour behind New York
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Guatemala City is 2 hours behind New York
  • Nov 1 Dec 31Guatemala City is 1 hour behind New York

Distance between Guatemala City and New York

Great-circle distance
3,311 km
Direct flight time
~4h 54m

Guatemala City and New York are 3,311 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~4h 54m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Guatemala City and New York?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Guatemala City is currently 2 hours behind New York.
Is Guatemala City ahead of New York?
No. Guatemala City is currently 2 hours behind New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Guatemala City?
When it's 9 AM in Guatemala City, it's 11am in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Guatemala City and New York?
The best window is 9am–3pm in Guatemala City, which is 11am–5pm in New York. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Guatemala City and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 Guatemala City and New York?
Guatemala City and New York are 3,311 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 4 hours 54 minutes.