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Current Date And Time In Unión, Guatemala

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:52:42 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
District: Municipio de Nentón

✈️ Unión, Huehuetenango, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Unión, 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 Unión.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Unión 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 Unión — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes Unión, 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 Unión.

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 Unión. 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 Unión.

🚔
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 Unión for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Unión
Local Airport • HUG
Huehuetenango Airport
Huehuetenango, GT
73
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • TAP
Tapachula International Airport
Tapachula, MX
141
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Unión From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Unión 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)3,245 km2,016 mi~ 4h 34m
Toronto (Canada)3,299 km2,050 mi~ 4h 38m
Los Angeles (United States)3,325 km2,066 mi~ 4h 40m
London (United Kingdom)8,741 km5,431 mi~ 11h 02m
Paris (France)8,977 km5,578 mi~ 11h 19m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,362 km7,060 mi~ 14h 07m
Tokyo (Japan)12,130 km7,537 mi~ 15h 01m
Sydney (Australia)13,458 km8,363 mi~ 16h 35m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,214 km8,832 mi~ 17h 28m
Singapore (Singapore)17,441 km10,837 mi~ 21h 16m

✈ 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 Unión, 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 Unión 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 Time4:52 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Unión to Major World Cities

It is currently 4:52 AM on Sunday in Unión. 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 Unión 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 Unión
New York (United States)Sun, 6:52 AM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 3:52 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 6:52 AM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 11:52 AM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 12:52 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 2:52 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 6:52 PM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 7:52 PM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 8:52 PM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 10:52 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 Unión — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Unión 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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Unión

Knowing which languages are used in Unión 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 Unión. 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
Vicente Guerrero (Chiapas, Mexico)6 mi10 kmNNW
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Las Delicias (Chiapas, Mexico)7 mi11 kmWNW
⬆️
Nentón (Huehuetenango, Guatemala)8 mi14 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Rodulfo Figueroa (Chiapas, Mexico)8 mi14 kmWest (W)
⬆️
Carmen Xhán (Chiapas, Mexico)9 mi14 kmNorth (N)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Unión

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Unión is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 629 km away. Straight-line distances from Unión 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), Mexico629 km391 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,864 km2,401 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,825 km4,241 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,965 km6,192 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,378 km7,691 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,129 km8,158 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,099 km9,382 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

Unión 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 Unión, 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 Unión and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Unión.

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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🧭 Unión's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Unión

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Unión. 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 Unión — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Unión

Unión 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 Unión

The closest airport to Unión is Huehuetenango Airport (HUG), about 73 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 Unión From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Unión 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 Unión gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Unión

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

🔎 Explore More About Unión

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Unión

What side of the road do people drive on in Unión?

Unión, 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 Unión use?

Unión 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 Unión?

In Unión, 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 Unión?

Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) is the nearest airport to Unión, about 73 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Unión in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Unión 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 Unión?

Unión 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 Unión?

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