What time zone is Melchor de Mencos in?

Melchor de Mencos currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Guatemala.

What is the UTC offset in Melchor de Mencos right now?

Melchor de Mencos is currently UTC−06:00

Current Time in Melchor de Mencos, Petén, Guatemala

6:57:08 PM

18:57:08

Thursday, September 17, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Guatemala

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Time zone details

Melchor de Mencos does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Melchor de Mencos

Sunrise5:45 AMSolar noon11:51 AMSunset5:56 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Guatemala
Administrative area: Petén
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)

Practical

Languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +502
Population: 11,457
Elevation: Approximately 113 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 17° 03' N / 89° 09' W

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Clock changes in Melchor de Mencos

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Solar noon: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 12 min57 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:23 AM – 6:18 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:58 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:32 AM – 7:08 PM

First QuarterMoon illumination40%

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Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:45 AM (east, 87.5°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 272.3°)
Day length: 12 hr 12 min57 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:51 AM (75.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 6:18 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:58 AM – 6:43 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:32 AM – 7:08 PM

Moon

Phase: First Quarter (40% illuminated)
Moonrise: 11:27 AM (southeast, 118.7°)
Moonset: 10:36 PM (southwest, 240.7°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, September 17	5:45 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 12 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 18	5:45 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 11 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 19	5:45 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 10 min	58 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 20	5:45 AM	5:54 PM	12 hr 09 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 21	5:45 AM	5:53 PM	12 hr 08 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 22	5:45 AM	5:52 PM	12 hr 07 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 23	5:45 AM	5:51 PM	12 hr 06 min	57 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Guatemala

Tue, Oct 20, 2026Revolution Day
Sun, Nov 1, 2026All Saints' Day
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Melchor de Mencos in?: Melchor de Mencos currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/Guatemala.
When is the next clock change in Melchor de Mencos?: No clock changes are scheduled for Melchor de Mencos in the next 12 months
Does Melchor de Mencos observe daylight saving time?: Melchor de Mencos does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Melchor de Mencos right now?: Melchor de Mencos is currently UTC−06:00