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Current Date And Time In El Palmar, Guatemala

Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:05:53 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 15,167

🌎 El Palmar, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about El Palmar, 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 El Palmar — 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

El Palmar, Quetzaltenango Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameEl Palmar
StateQuetzaltenango
CountryGuatemala
ContinentNorth America
Demographics & Area
Total Population15,167
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Quetzaltenango#9 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 Meter733
In Feet2,405
GPS Coordinates
Latitude14.65
Longitude-91.58
Decimal Degrees (DD)14.651° N 91.578° W
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)14° 39' 3" N 91° 34' 41" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)14° 39.05' N 91° 34.68' W
Location Context
Distance to Quetzaltenango Capital22 km North-Northeast of Quetzaltenango
Nearest City in Another CountryCiudad Hidalgo, Mexico (62 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🔥 05:50 AM
Sunset🌅 06:32 PM
Day Length12h 41m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)America/Guatemala

El Palmar – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About El Palmar, Quetzaltenango

El Palmar is a city situated in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, within North America. GeoNames classifies El Palmar 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 El Palmar

The latitude and longitude of El Palmar pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 733 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open El Palmar on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in El Palmar

El Palmar 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 El Palmar

Payments and pricing in El Palmar 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. › El Palmar exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for El Palmar

To ring a number in El Palmar 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 El Palmar and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 El Palmar's Standing Within Quetzaltenango

By recorded population, El Palmar ranks #9 of 24 cities in Quetzaltenango. It lies about 22 km North-Northeast of Quetzaltenango, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Quetzaltenango market. › Cities near El Palmar

📊 How This El Palmar Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of El Palmar 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 El Palmar 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 El Palmar. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About El Palmar

👥 What is the population of El Palmar?

El Palmar has a recorded population of approximately 15,167 people. That places it #9 of 24 cities with population data in Quetzaltenango. Browse more cities in Quetzaltenango for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is El Palmar in?

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

🕐 What time zone is El Palmar in?

El Palmar keeps UTC -06:00. Today the sun rises around 05:50 AM and sets around 06:32 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in El Palmar?

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

📍 How far is El Palmar from the state capital?

El Palmar is about 22 km North-Northeast of Quetzaltenango, the capital of Quetzaltenango. See cities near El Palmar for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from El Palmar lands you closest to Ciudad Hidalgo, Mexico, about 62 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close El Palmar sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.