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Time Difference: Guatemala City to Tokyo

🇬🇹Guatemala CityUTC-6
vs
🇯🇵TokyoUTC+9
🇬🇹
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Tue, Jun 2
🇯🇵
Tokyo, Japan
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
15 hours
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of Guatemala City
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Guatemala City vs Tokyo timezone guide

Guatemala City (Guatemala) uses the America/Guatemala timezone at UTC-6, while Tokyo (Japan) uses Asia/Tokyo at UTC+9. This means Tokyo is 15 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 Tokyo

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Guatemala City and Tokyo 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 CityTokyoStatus
6am9pmGuatemala City early, Tokyo evening
7am10pmGuatemala City early, Tokyo late evening
8am11pmGuatemala City early, Tokyo late evening
9am12amGuatemala City working hours, Tokyo asleep
10am1amGuatemala City working hours, Tokyo asleep
11am2amGuatemala City working hours, Tokyo asleep
12pm3amGuatemala City working hours, Tokyo asleep
1pm4amGuatemala City working hours, Tokyo asleep
2pm5amGuatemala City working hours, Tokyo asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amGuatemala City evening, Tokyo early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmGuatemala City late evening, Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Neither Guatemala City nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at 15 hours behind all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Guatemala City and Tokyo

Great-circle distance
12,328 km
Direct flight time
~15h 30m

Guatemala City and Tokyo are 12,328 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~15h 30m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Guatemala City and Tokyo?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Guatemala City is currently 15 hours behind Tokyo.
Is Guatemala City ahead of Tokyo?
No. Guatemala City is currently 15 hours behind Tokyo.
What time is it in Tokyo when it's 9 AM in Guatemala City?
When it's 9 AM in Guatemala City, it's 12am in Tokyo.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Guatemala City and Tokyo?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Guatemala City and Tokyo 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 Tokyo observe daylight saving time?
Neither Guatemala City nor Tokyo observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Guatemala City and Tokyo?
Guatemala City and Tokyo are 12,328 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 15 hours 30 minutes.