Current time in Guyana

17:38:03
Thursday, October 29, 2026
UTC-4 1 hour behind Brasília Reference: Georgetown
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Time zone of Guyana

The time in Guyana (Georgetown) follows the America/Guyana time zone, currently UTC-4. 1 hour behind Brasília.

Guyana
17:38:03
Brasília
18:38:03

How to call or schedule a meeting with Guyana

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 08:00 in Guyana; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 17:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Guyana: sunrise today at 05:39 · sunset at 17:33 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital
Georgetown
Continent
South America
Area
214,970 km² (83,000 sq mi)
Population
about 750 thousand inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency
Guyanese dollar (GYD)
Languages
English
Calling code
+592
Internet domain
.gy

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Guyana right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Guyana?

1 hour behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Guyana changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Guyana in?

Guyana follows America/Guyana, currently UTC-4. The reference location is Georgetown.

Does Guyana have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Guyana does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Guyana from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 17:00 in Guyana).

What is the capital of Guyana?

The capital of Guyana is Georgetown. The country covers about 214,970 km². Continent: South America.

What currency and calling code does Guyana use?

The currency is the Guyanese dollar (GYD). To call from abroad, dial +592 before the number. Websites use the .gy domain.