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Current Date And Time In Cantel, Guatemala

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:08:34 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 42,142

🌎 Cantel, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cantel, a city in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cantel — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Cantel, Quetzaltenango Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCantel
StateQuetzaltenango
CountryGuatemala
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population42,142
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Quetzaltenango#5 of 24 cities with population data
Currency
NameGuatemalan Quetzal
Code ISO-4217GTQ
SymbolQ
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+502
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.gt
Elevation
In Meter2,364
In Feet7,756
GPS Coordinates
Latitude14.81
Longitude-91.46
Decimal Degrees (DD)14.812° N 91.455° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)14° 48' 42" N 91° 27' 19" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)14° 48.69' N 91° 27.32' W
Location Context
Distance to Quetzaltenango Capital8 km West-Northwest of Quetzaltenango
Nearest City in Another CountryUnión Juárez, Mexico (73 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset-06:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:49 AM
Sunset🌅 06:32 PM
Day Length12h 42m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Guatemala

Cantel – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cantel, Quetzaltenango

Cantel is a city situated in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, within North America. GeoNames classifies Cantel as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Quetzaltenango

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Cantel

The latitude and longitude of Cantel pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 2,364 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cantel on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cantel

Cantel runs on UTC -06:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Cantel

Payments and pricing in Cantel run on Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ), shown with the symbol Q. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cantel exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cantel

To ring a number in Cantel from outside Guatemala, dial +502 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cantel and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Cantel's Standing Within Quetzaltenango

By recorded population, Cantel ranks #5 of 24 cities in Quetzaltenango. It lies about 8 km West-Northwest of Quetzaltenango, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Quetzaltenango market. › Cities near Cantel

📊 How This Cantel Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Cantel into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Cantel to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Quetzaltenango market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Cantel. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cantel

👥 What is the population of Cantel?

Cantel has a recorded population of approximately 42,142 people. That places it #5 of 24 cities with population data in Quetzaltenango. Browse more cities in Quetzaltenango for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Cantel in?

Cantel is part of Quetzaltenango in Guatemala. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Cantel in?

Cantel keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:49 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cantel?

Businesses and shops in Cantel price in Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), written with the symbol Q. Check live rates on our Cantel currency page.

📍 How far is Cantel from the state capital?

Cantel is about 8 km West-Northwest of Quetzaltenango, the capital of Quetzaltenango. See cities near Cantel for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cantel lands you closest to Unión Juárez, Mexico, about 73 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cantel sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.