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Current Date And Time In Flores, Guatemala

Saturday, 25 July 2026
16:07:16 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)

✈️ Flores, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Flores, Quetzaltenango, 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 Flores.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes Flores, 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 Flores.

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 Flores. 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 Flores.

🚔
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 Flores for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Flores
Regional Airport • FRS
Mundo Maya International Airport
San Benito, GT
3
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Flores From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Flores 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)3,054 km1,898 mi~ 4h 21m
Toronto (Canada)3,133 km1,947 mi~ 4h 26m
Los Angeles (United States)3,405 km2,116 mi~ 4h 45m
London (United Kingdom)8,528 km5,299 mi~ 10h 47m
Paris (France)8,761 km5,444 mi~ 11h 03m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,590 km7,202 mi~ 14h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)12,181 km7,569 mi~ 15h 05m
Sydney (Australia)13,688 km8,505 mi~ 16h 51m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,001 km8,700 mi~ 17h 13m
Singapore (Singapore)17,487 km10,866 mi~ 21h 19m

✈ 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 Flores, 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 Flores 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 Time4:07 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

💱 Money In Flores — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Flores 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 Flores

Knowing which languages are used in Flores 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 Flores. 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
Flores (Petén, Guatemala)1 mi1 kmNW
⬆️
San Benito (Petén, Guatemala)2 mi3 kmWest (W)
⬆️
San Andrés (Petén, Guatemala)4 mi6 kmNNW
⬆️
San José (Petén, Guatemala)5 mi7 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
San Francisco (Petén, Guatemala)9 mi14 kmSSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Flores

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Flores is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 441 km away. Straight-line distances from Flores 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), Mexico441 km274 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,850 km2,392 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,738 km4,187 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,743 km6,054 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,155 km7,553 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,105 km8,143 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,942 km9,285 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Flores

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Flores

Flores 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 Flores

The closest airport to Flores is Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS), about 3 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 Flores From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Flores

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

🔎 Explore More About Flores

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Flores

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

Flores, 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 Flores use?

Flores 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 Flores?

In Flores, 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 Flores?

Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS) is the nearest airport to Flores, about 3 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Flores 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 Flores?

Flores shares the official and regional languages of Quetzaltenango 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 Flores?

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