Chicago to Guatemala City time converter

Guatemala City is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Guatemala City.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Guatemala City CST

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Tue, Oct 20
CSTUTC-6-1h
Finding your time zone…

2:59 PM in Chicago, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Guatemala City conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Guatemala City. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoGuatemala City
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Guatemala City).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Guatemala City switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Guatemala City are 3,038 km (1,888 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Guatemala City?

Guatemala City is 1 hour behind Chicago.

What time is it in Guatemala City when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Guatemala City.

When is the best time to call Guatemala City from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Guatemala City).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Guatemala City change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.