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Current Date And Time In San Rafael Petzal, Guatemala

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:53:24 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,525
District: Municipio de San Rafael Petzal

✈️ San Rafael Petzal, Huehuetenango, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to San Rafael Petzal, Huehuetenango, Guatemala using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in San Rafael Petzal.

Why It Matters: Arriving in San Rafael Petzal with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching San Rafael Petzal — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes San Rafael Petzal, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Guatemala before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Guatemala's time zone -06:00, country calling code +502 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .GT. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in San Rafael Petzal.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-06:00
📞 Country Calling Code+502
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.GT

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Guatemala — police 110, ambulance 128, fire brigade 122. Store these in your phone before you reach San Rafael Petzal. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in San Rafael Petzal.

🚔
Police
110
🚑
Ambulance
128
🚒
Fire
122

📊 Guatemala At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Guatemala — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.627
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
72.8
years
📚
Literacy Rate
82.1%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$6,150
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
2.6%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Guatemala development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to San Rafael Petzal for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to San Rafael Petzal
Local Airport • HUG
Huehuetenango Airport
Huehuetenango, GT
20
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • RER
Retalhuleu Airport
Retalhuleu, GT
98
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — San Rafael Petzal's exact coordinates, or Huehuetenango's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is San Rafael Petzal From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael Petzal to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)3,290 km2,044 mi~ 4h 37m
Toronto (Canada)3,350 km2,081 mi~ 4h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)3,373 km2,096 mi~ 4h 43m
London (United Kingdom)8,778 km5,454 mi~ 11h 05m
Paris (France)9,012 km5,600 mi~ 11h 21m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,338 km7,045 mi~ 14h 05m
Tokyo (Japan)12,181 km7,569 mi~ 15h 05m
Sydney (Australia)13,440 km8,351 mi~ 16h 34m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,251 km8,855 mi~ 17h 31m
Singapore (Singapore)17,491 km10,869 mi~ 21h 20m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for San Rafael Petzal, Guatemala is set to Central Standard Time (CST) with a current offset of UTC -06:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in San Rafael Petzal requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Standard Time (CST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -06:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time9:53 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From San Rafael Petzal to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:53 PM on Saturday in San Rafael Petzal. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind San Rafael Petzal right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To San Rafael Petzal
New York (United States)Sat, 11:53 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:53 PM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:53 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:53 AM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 5:53 AM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:53 AM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:53 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:53 PM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:53 PM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:53 PM18h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In San Rafael Petzal — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in San Rafael Petzal is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), written as Q. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
Q 7.63
GTQ
€ 1 Euro
Q 8.68
GTQ
£ 1 British Pound
Q 10.16
GTQ
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Q 5.33
GTQ
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Q 5.41
GTQ

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In San Rafael Petzal

Knowing which languages are used in San Rafael Petzal helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
Spanish
National language(s):
Mayan

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to San Rafael Petzal. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
San Juan Atitán (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)3 mi5 kmENE
⬆️
Colotenango (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)3 mi5 kmWest (W)
⬆️
San Sebastián Huehuetenango (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)3 mi6 kmESE
⬆️
San Gaspar Ixchil (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)4 mi7 kmWSW
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Santiago Chimaltenango (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)5 mi9 kmNNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From San Rafael Petzal

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to San Rafael Petzal is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 672 km away. Straight-line distances from San Rafael Petzal to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico672 km418 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,810 km2,367 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,780 km4,213 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,996 km6,211 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,408 km7,710 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,187 km8,194 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,152 km9,415 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

San Rafael Petzal shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Huehuetenango and Guatemala. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Huehuetenango Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Huehuetenango, including major hub cities.
✈️ Guatemala Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Guatemala.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in San Rafael Petzal, Guatemala runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for San Rafael Petzal and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in San Rafael Petzal.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 San Rafael Petzal's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for San Rafael Petzal

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to San Rafael Petzal. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in San Rafael Petzal — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in San Rafael Petzal

San Rafael Petzal keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Guatemala. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near San Rafael Petzal

The closest airport to San Rafael Petzal is Huehuetenango Airport (HUG), about 20 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling San Rafael Petzal From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving San Rafael Petzal needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in San Rafael Petzal gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond San Rafael Petzal

San Rafael Petzal rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from San Rafael Petzal — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About San Rafael Petzal

ℹ️ San Rafael Petzal OverviewSee the full profile of San Rafael Petzal — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 San Rafael Petzal MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near San Rafael Petzal for distance and direction.
💰 San Rafael Petzal CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To San Rafael Petzal

What side of the road do people drive on in San Rafael Petzal?

San Rafael Petzal, like the rest of Guatemala, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does San Rafael Petzal use?

San Rafael Petzal runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in San Rafael Petzal?

In San Rafael Petzal, reach police on 110, ambulance on 128, fire brigade on 122. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to San Rafael Petzal?

Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) is the nearest airport to San Rafael Petzal, about 20 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is San Rafael Petzal in, and does it observe daylight saving?

San Rafael Petzal runs on Central Standard Time (UTC -06:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in San Rafael Petzal?

San Rafael Petzal shares the official and regional languages of Huehuetenango and Guatemala — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in San Rafael Petzal?

No — San Rafael Petzal uses the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ), symbol Q. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full San Rafael Petzal currency page for live rates.