Guatemala facts
| Capital | Guatemala City |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Central America |
| Area | 108,889 km² · 42,042 sq mi · 26,907,016 acres |
| Language | Spanish |
| Demonym | Guatemalan |
| Currency | Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) |
| Time zone | America/Guatemala · UTC−6 · 1:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +502 |
| Internet domain | .gt |
| Electricity | 120V, 60Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 14.6407, -90.5133 |
Time difference
Guatemala City is on UTC−6 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 2:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 11:00 a.m. |
| London | 7:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 6:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Guatemala is about 1.2% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Guatemala is about 44.8% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Guatemala City to Washington, D.C.: about 3,002 km (1,866 mi) as the crow flies.
- Guatemala City to London: about 8,765 km (5,446 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Guatemala shares land borders with 4 countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Guatemala?
The capital of Guatemala is Guatemala City.
How big is Guatemala?
Guatemala covers about 108,889 km² (42,042 sq mi), ranking 105 of 196 countries by area. It is about 1.2% of the size of the United States. It is about 44.8% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Guatemala in?
Guatemala City uses UTC−6 (America/Guatemala) today. When it is noon in Guatemala City, it is 2:00 p.m. in New York and 7:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Guatemala use?
Guatemala uses the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ).
What is the country code for Guatemala?
The international calling code is +502. From the United States dial 011 502 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 502.
What language is spoken in Guatemala?
Official or national language: Spanish.