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Time Difference: Guatemala City to Sydney

🇬🇹Guatemala CityUTC-6
vs
🇦🇺SydneyUTC+10
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Guatemala City, Guatemala
Wed, Jun 3
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Sydney, Australia
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
16 hours
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Guatemala City
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Guatemala City vs Sydney timezone guide

Guatemala City (Guatemala) uses the America/Guatemala timezone at UTC-6, while Sydney (Australia) uses Australia/Sydney at UTC+10. This means Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Guatemala City (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Guatemala City and Sydney

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Guatemala City and Sydney 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

Guatemala CitySydneyStatus
6am10pmGuatemala City early, Sydney late evening
7am11pmGuatemala City early, Sydney late evening
8am12amGuatemala City early, Sydney asleep
9am1amGuatemala City working hours, Sydney asleep
10am2amGuatemala City working hours, Sydney asleep
11am3amGuatemala City working hours, Sydney asleep
12pm4amGuatemala City working hours, Sydney asleep
1pm5amGuatemala City working hours, Sydney 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
10pm2pmGuatemala City late evening, Sydney 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 Guatemala City and Sydney

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

  • Dec 31 → Apr 4Guatemala City is 17 hours behind Sydney
  • Apr 4 → Oct 3Guatemala City is 16 hours behind Sydney
  • Oct 3 → Dec 31Guatemala City is 17 hours behind Sydney

Distance between Guatemala City and Sydney

Great-circle distance
13,503 km
Direct flight time
~16h 53m

Guatemala City and Sydney are 13,503 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~16h 53m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Guatemala City and Sydney?
The current time difference is 16 hours. Guatemala City is currently 16 hours behind Sydney.
Is Guatemala City ahead of Sydney?
No. Guatemala City is currently 16 hours behind Sydney.
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Guatemala City?
When it's 9 AM in Guatemala City, it's 1am in Sydney.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Guatemala City and Sydney?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Guatemala City and Sydney 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 Guatemala City and Sydney observe daylight saving time?
Sydney 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 Sydney?
Guatemala City and Sydney are 13,503 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 16 hours 53 minutes.