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Current Date And Time In Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala

Monday, 27 July 2026
00:44:59 CST
State: San Marcos
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 8,113

✈️ Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Nuevo Progreso, San Marcos, 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 Nuevo Progreso.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes Nuevo Progreso, 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 Nuevo Progreso.

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 Nuevo Progreso. 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 Nuevo Progreso.

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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 Nuevo Progreso for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Nuevo Progreso
Regional Airport • RER
Retalhuleu Airport
Retalhuleu, GT
38
km away
Nearest to San Marcos (Capital)
Local Airport • AAZ
Quezaltenango Airport
Quezaltenango, GT
33
km from San Marcos

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

✈️ How Far Is Nuevo Progreso From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nuevo Progreso 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)3,363 km2,090 mi~ 4h 42m
Los Angeles (United States)3,400 km2,113 mi~ 4h 45m
Toronto (Canada)3,423 km2,127 mi~ 4h 47m
London (United Kingdom)8,848 km5,498 mi~ 11h 10m
Paris (France)9,081 km5,643 mi~ 11h 26m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,277 km7,007 mi~ 14h 01m
Tokyo (Japan)12,213 km7,589 mi~ 15h 07m
Sydney (Australia)13,381 km8,315 mi~ 16h 30m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,321 km8,899 mi~ 17h 36m
Singapore (Singapore)17,521 km10,887 mi~ 21h 22m

✈ 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 Nuevo Progreso, 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 Nuevo Progreso 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 Time12:44 AM on Monday, July 27, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Nuevo Progreso to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:44 AM on Monday in Nuevo Progreso. 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 Nuevo Progreso 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 Nuevo Progreso
New York (United States)Mon, 2:44 AM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 11:44 PM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Mon, 2:44 AM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Mon, 7:44 AM7h ahead
Paris (France)Mon, 8:44 AM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Mon, 10:44 AM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Mon, 2:44 PM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 3:44 PM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 4:44 PM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 6:44 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 Nuevo Progreso — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Nuevo Progreso 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 7.62
GTQ
€ 1 Euro
Q 8.69
GTQ
£ 1 British Pound
Q 10.17
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 27, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Nuevo Progreso

Knowing which languages are used in Nuevo Progreso 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 Nuevo Progreso. 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
El Tumbador (San Marcos, Guatemala)5 mi8 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
La Reforma (San Marcos, Guatemala)7 mi10 kmEast (E)
⬆️
El Quetzal (San Marcos, Guatemala)7 mi11 kmESE
⬆️
Coatepeque (Quetzaltenango, Guatemala)7 mi11 kmSSE
⬆️
Pajapita (San Marcos, Guatemala)9 mi15 kmWSW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Nuevo Progreso

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Nuevo Progreso is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 745 km away. Straight-line distances from Nuevo Progreso 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), Mexico745 km463 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,770 km2,342 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,760 km4,200 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,063 km6,253 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,474 km7,751 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,238 km8,226 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,224 km9,460 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Nuevo Progreso's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Nuevo Progreso

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Nuevo Progreso

Nuevo Progreso 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 Nuevo Progreso

The closest airport to Nuevo Progreso is Retalhuleu Airport (RER), about 38 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 Nuevo Progreso From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Nuevo Progreso

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

🔎 Explore More About Nuevo Progreso

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Nuevo Progreso

What side of the road do people drive on in Nuevo Progreso?

Nuevo Progreso, 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 Nuevo Progreso use?

Nuevo Progreso 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 Nuevo Progreso?

In Nuevo Progreso, 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 Nuevo Progreso?

Retalhuleu Airport (RER) is the nearest airport to Nuevo Progreso, about 38 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Nuevo Progreso 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 Nuevo Progreso?

Nuevo Progreso shares the official and regional languages of San Marcos 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 Nuevo Progreso?

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