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Guatemala City to Sydney Time Difference

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City — when it's 12:00 PM in Guatemala City, it's 5:00 AM the next day in Sydney. (Guatemala City (America/Guatemala, CST); Sydney (Australia/Sydney, AEDT).) Below: live local times, the best hours for a call, a full conversion table, and exact daylight-saving dates.

Quick answer

Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City. The best window for a call is 4 PM–5 PM in Guatemala City, which is 9 AM–10 AM in Sydney — a 1-hour overlap inside 9 AM–5 PM on both sides. Clocks change on April 4, 2027, which briefly shifts the gap between Guatemala City and Sydney — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • When it's 9:00 AM in Guatemala City, it's 2:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
  • When it's 9:00 AM in Sydney, it's 4:00 PM the previous day in Guatemala City.

Sydney is currently 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City.

Guatemala City • CST
12:54 PM
Monday, Oct 12
Sydney • AEDT
5:54 AM
Tuesday, Oct 13

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Best times to meet

The 9 AM – 5 PM business windows in Guatemala City and Sydney overlap for 1 hour. 4 PM–5 PM in Guatemala City is 9 AM–10 AM in Sydney. Aim somewhere in the middle of that window so neither side starts cold or finishes drained.

Quick conversion table

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

Daylight saving

On April 4, 2027, Sydney shifts for daylight saving. After that, Sydney will be 16 hours ahead of Guatemala City (currently 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

  • Guatemala City does not observe daylight saving time.
  • Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sydney ahead of or behind Guatemala City?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
How many hours ahead of Guatemala City is Sydney?
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City.
What time is 9 AM in Guatemala City in Sydney?
9:00 AM in Guatemala City is 2:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
What time is noon in Guatemala City in Sydney?
12:00 PM in Guatemala City is 5:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
What time is 5 PM in Guatemala City in Sydney?
5:00 PM in Guatemala City is 10:00 AM the next day in Sydney. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.
What time is 3 PM in Guatemala City in Sydney?
3:00 PM in Guatemala City is 8:00 AM the next day in Sydney.
Is Guatemala City currently observing daylight saving time?
Guatemala City does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays the same all year.
Is Sydney currently observing daylight saving time?
Sydney is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).
Do Guatemala City and Sydney observe daylight saving?
On April 4, 2027, Sydney shifts for daylight saving. After that, Sydney will be 16 hours ahead of Guatemala City (currently 17 hours ahead of Guatemala City). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.
When is the best time to call Sydney from Guatemala City?
Aim for 4 PM–5 PM in Guatemala City, which is 9 AM–10 AM in Sydney.
When is the best time to call Guatemala City from Sydney?
Aim for 9 AM–10 AM in Sydney, which is 4 PM–5 PM in Guatemala City.
Guatemala City (CST) to Sydney (AEDT) — how do I convert quickly?
Add 17 hours to Guatemala City local time to get Sydney local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.