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Current Date And Time In Gualán, Guatemala

Saturday, 25 July 2026
09:28:48 CST
State: Zacapa
Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 19,354
District: Municipio de Gualán

✈️ Gualán, Zacapa, Guatemala - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gualán, Zacapa, 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 Gualán.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Guatemala, which includes Gualán, 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 Gualán.

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 Gualán. 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 Gualán.

🚔
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 Gualán for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gualán
Regional Airport • PBR
Puerto Barrios Airport
Puerto Barrios, GT
107
km away
Nearest to Zacapa (Capital)
Regional Airport • CBV
Coban Airport
Coban, GT
110
km from Zacapa

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

✈️ How Far Is Gualán From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gualán 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)3,209 km1,994 mi~ 4h 32m
Toronto (Canada)3,311 km2,057 mi~ 4h 39m
Los Angeles (United States)3,578 km2,223 mi~ 4h 58m
London (United Kingdom)8,645 km5,372 mi~ 10h 55m
Paris (France)8,871 km5,512 mi~ 11h 11m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,523 km7,160 mi~ 14h 18m
Tokyo (Japan)12,369 km7,686 mi~ 15h 18m
Sydney (Australia)13,636 km8,473 mi~ 16h 48m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,117 km8,772 mi~ 17h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)17,679 km10,985 mi~ 21h 33m

✈ 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 Gualán, 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 Gualán 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 Time9:28 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gualán to Major World Cities

It is currently 9:28 AM on Saturday in Gualán. 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 Gualán 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 Gualán
New York (United States)Sat, 11:28 AM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 8:28 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 11:28 AM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 4:28 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 5:28 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 7:28 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 11:28 PM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 12:28 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 1:28 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 3:28 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 Gualán — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gualán 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 Gualán

Knowing which languages are used in Gualán 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 Gualán. 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
La Unión (Zacapa, Guatemala)11 mi18 kmSSE
⬆️
Zacapa (Zacapa, Guatemala)15 mi25 kmSW
⬆️
Río Hondo (Zacapa, Guatemala)16 mi26 kmWSW
⬆️
Estanzuela (Zacapa, Guatemala)17 mi27 kmWSW
⬆️
La Esperanza (Copán Department, Honduras)18 mi29 kmESE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gualán

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gualán is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 624 km away. Straight-line distances from Gualán 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), Mexico624 km388 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,649 km2,267 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,567 km4,081 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,838 km6,113 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,244 km7,608 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,312 km8,272 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,119 km9,395 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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

🔋 Before You Pack for Gualán

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gualán

Gualán 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 Gualán

The closest airport to Gualán is Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR), about 107 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 Gualán From Abroad

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

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gualán

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

🔎 Explore More About Gualán

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gualán

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

Gualán, 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 Gualán use?

Gualán 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 Gualán?

In Gualán, 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 Gualán?

Puerto Barrios Airport (PBR) is the nearest airport to Gualán, about 107 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Gualán 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 Gualán?

Gualán shares the official and regional languages of Zacapa 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 Gualán?

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