Guatemala City to Chicago Time Difference
🇬🇹 Guatemala City is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Chicago. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
3,042 km
Approx. flight
3.6h
Hour-by-Hour: Guatemala City to Chicago
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala City | 🇺🇸 Chicago | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Guatemala City does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Guatemala City is 1 hour ahead relative to Chicago.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Guatemala City and Chicago (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇬🇹 Guatemala City
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Chicago
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Guatemala City and Chicago?
The time difference between Guatemala City and Chicago is currently 1 hour ahead. Guatemala City uses CST (UTC-6), while Chicago uses CDT (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Guatemala City, what time is it in Chicago?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Guatemala City, it is 1:00 PM in Chicago. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Guatemala City and Chicago change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Guatemala City and Chicago?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Guatemala City (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Guatemala City ahead or behind Chicago?
Guatemala City is currently 1 hour behind Chicago.
What time zone is Guatemala City in?
Guatemala City is in the America/Guatemala time zone, currently using CST (UTC-6). Guatemala City does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Guatemala City in Chicago?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Guatemala City, it is 1:00 AM in Chicago.