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Current Date And Time In San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, Guatemala

Sunday, 26 July 2026
06:55:58 CST
State: San Marcos
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 4,320

✈️ San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, San Marcos, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta.

Why It Matters: Arriving in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta.

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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta. 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta.

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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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
Local Airport • AAZ
Quezaltenango Airport
Quezaltenango, GT
45
km away
Nearest Major Airport
Regional Airport • RER
Retalhuleu Airport
Retalhuleu, GT
51
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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)3,349 km2,081 mi~ 4h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)3,390 km2,106 mi~ 4h 44m
Toronto (Canada)3,408 km2,118 mi~ 4h 46m
London (United Kingdom)8,836 km5,490 mi~ 11h 09m
Paris (France)9,069 km5,635 mi~ 11h 25m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,286 km7,013 mi~ 14h 02m
Tokyo (Japan)12,202 km7,582 mi~ 15h 06m
Sydney (Australia)13,390 km8,320 mi~ 16h 30m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,309 km8,891 mi~ 17h 35m
Singapore (Singapore)17,510 km10,880 mi~ 21h 21m

✈ 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 Time6:55 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Major World Cities

It is currently 6:55 AM on Sunday in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta. 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta
New York (United States)Sun, 8:55 AM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 5:55 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 8:55 AM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 1:55 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 2:55 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 4:55 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 8:55 PM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 9:55 PM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 10:55 PM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 12:55 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

Knowing which languages are used in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta. 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 Rodeo (San Marcos, Guatemala)4 mi7 kmWSW
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El Tumbador (San Marcos, Guatemala)5 mi8 kmSSW
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Esquipulas Palo Gordo (San Marcos, Guatemala)6 mi10 kmEast (E)
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San Pablo (San Marcos, Guatemala)6 mi10 kmWest (W)
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San Marcos (San Marcos, Guatemala)8 mi13 kmENE
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 731 km away. Straight-line distances from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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), Mexico731 km454 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,782 km2,350 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,769 km4,206 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy10,052 km6,246 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,463 km7,744 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,224 km8,217 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,209 km9,451 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

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta.

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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🧭 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

The closest airport to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta is Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ), about 45 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

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

🔎 Explore More About San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta

What side of the road do people drive on in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta use?

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?

In San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?

Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) is the nearest airport to San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, about 45 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta in, and does it observe daylight saving?

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?

San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta 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 San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta?

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