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Current Date And Time In Santa Catarina Barahona, Guatemala

Saturday, 25 July 2026
15:57:02 CST
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 3,214

✈️ Santa Catarina Barahona, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Santa Catarina Barahona, Sacatepéquez, 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 Santa Catarina Barahona.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes Santa Catarina Barahona, 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 Santa Catarina Barahona.

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 Santa Catarina Barahona. 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 Santa Catarina Barahona.

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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 Santa Catarina Barahona for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Santa Catarina Barahona
International Airport • GUA
La Aurora International Airport
Guatemala City, GT
28
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Santa Catarina Barahona's exact coordinates, or Antigua Guatemala's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Santa Catarina Barahona From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Catarina Barahona 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)3,332 km2,070 mi~ 4h 40m
Toronto (Canada)3,413 km2,121 mi~ 4h 46m
Los Angeles (United States)3,507 km2,179 mi~ 4h 53m
London (United Kingdom)8,791 km5,463 mi~ 11h 06m
Paris (France)9,020 km5,605 mi~ 11h 22m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,361 km7,059 mi~ 14h 07m
Tokyo (Japan)12,315 km7,652 mi~ 15h 14m
Sydney (Australia)13,472 km8,371 mi~ 16h 36m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,264 km8,863 mi~ 17h 32m
Singapore (Singapore)17,625 km10,952 mi~ 21h 29m

✈ 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 Santa Catarina Barahona, 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 Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Time3:57 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Santa Catarina Barahona to Major World Cities

It is currently 3:57 PM on Saturday in Santa Catarina Barahona. 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 Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona
New York (United States)Sat, 5:57 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 2:57 PM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 5:57 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 10:57 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 11:57 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 1:57 AM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 5:57 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 6:57 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 7:57 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 9:57 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 Santa Catarina Barahona — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona

Knowing which languages are used in Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona. 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 Antonio Aguas Calientes (Sacatepéquez, Guatemala)0 mi1 kmSE
⬆️
San Miguel Dueñas (Sacatepéquez, Guatemala)2 mi4 kmSSW
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Ciudad Vieja (Sacatepéquez, Guatemala)2 mi4 kmSE
⬆️
Antigua Guatemala (Sacatepéquez, Guatemala)4 mi6 kmEast (E)
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Pastores (Sacatepéquez, Guatemala)4 mi6 kmNE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Santa Catarina Barahona

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Santa Catarina Barahona is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 721 km away. Straight-line distances from Santa Catarina Barahona 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), Mexico721 km448 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,678 km2,286 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,647 km4,130 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,993 km6,209 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,401 km7,706 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,311 km8,271 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,221 km9,458 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Santa Catarina Barahona's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Santa Catarina Barahona

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Santa Catarina Barahona

Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona

The closest airport to Santa Catarina Barahona is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), about 28 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 Santa Catarina Barahona From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Santa Catarina Barahona

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

🔎 Explore More About Santa Catarina Barahona

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Santa Catarina Barahona

What side of the road do people drive on in Santa Catarina Barahona?

Santa Catarina Barahona, 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 Santa Catarina Barahona use?

Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona?

In Santa Catarina Barahona, 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 Santa Catarina Barahona?

La Aurora International Airport (GUA) is the nearest airport to Santa Catarina Barahona, about 28 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Santa Catarina Barahona in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Santa Catarina Barahona 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 Santa Catarina Barahona?

Santa Catarina Barahona shares the official and regional languages of Sacatepéquez 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 Santa Catarina Barahona?

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