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Current Date And Time In Poptún, Guatemala

Monday, 27 July 2026
11:15:24 CST
State: Petén
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 17,320

✈️ Poptún, Petén, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Poptún, Petén, 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 Poptún.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes Poptún, 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 Poptún.

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 Poptún. 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 Poptún.

🚔
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 Poptún for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Poptún
Local Airport • PND
Punta Gorda Airport
Punta Gorda, BZ
70
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • FRS
Mundo Maya International Airport
San Benito, GT
81
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Poptún From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Poptún 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)3,090 km1,920 mi~ 4h 23m
Toronto (Canada)3,182 km1,977 mi~ 4h 30m
Los Angeles (United States)3,486 km2,166 mi~ 4h 51m
London (United Kingdom)8,545 km5,310 mi~ 10h 48m
Paris (France)8,775 km5,453 mi~ 11h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,594 km7,204 mi~ 14h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)12,264 km7,620 mi~ 15h 11m
Sydney (Australia)13,699 km8,512 mi~ 16h 52m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,018 km8,711 mi~ 17h 15m
Singapore (Singapore)17,570 km10,918 mi~ 21h 25m

✈ 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 Poptún, 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 Poptún 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 Time11:15 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Poptún to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:15 AM on Monday in Poptún. 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 Poptún 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 Poptún
New York (United States)Mon, 1:15 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Mon, 10:15 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 1:15 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 6:15 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 7:15 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 9:15 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Tue, 1:15 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Tue, 2:15 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Tue, 3:15 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Tue, 5:15 AM18h 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 Poptún — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Poptún 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 10.15
GTQ
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
Q 5.34
GTQ
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
Q 5.41
GTQ

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Poptún

Knowing which languages are used in Poptún 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 Poptún. 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 Luis (Petén, Guatemala)9 mi15 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Dolores (Petén, Guatemala)12 mi20 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Pueblo Viejo (Toledo District, Belize)20 mi33 kmESE
⬆️
Jalacte (Toledo District, Belize)22 mi35 kmESE
⬆️
San Jose (Toledo District, Belize)22 mi35 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Poptún

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Poptún is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 492 km away. Straight-line distances from Poptún 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), Mexico492 km306 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,768 km2,341 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,658 km4,137 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,751 km6,059 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,160 km7,556 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,185 km8,193 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,992 km9,315 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Poptún

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Poptún

Poptún 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 Poptún

The closest airport to Poptún is Punta Gorda Airport (PND), about 70 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 Poptún From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Poptún

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

🔎 Explore More About Poptún

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Poptún

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

Poptún, 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 Poptún use?

Poptún 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 Poptún?

In Poptún, 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 Poptún?

Punta Gorda Airport (PND) is the nearest airport to Poptún, about 70 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Poptún 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 Poptún?

Poptún shares the official and regional languages of Petén 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 Poptún?

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