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Time in Guyana Now

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What Time Is It in Guyana Right Now With Seconds

Guyana follows Guyana Time (GYT) across the entire country, with a standard UTC offset of UTC−4. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so local time remains the same throughout the year.

All cities, including Georgetown, Linden, New Amsterdam, Bartica, and Anna Regina, use the same national time.

Guyana Time Zone Information

Major Cities in Guyana & Their Time

All cities in Guyana follow Guyana Time (GYT, UTC−4) with no DST.

Example cities: Georgetown (capital), Linden, New Amsterdam, Bartica, Anna Regina — all share the same time.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  1. One single time zone nationwide.

  2. No DST changes required.

  3. Stable UTC−4 offset throughout the year.

Cons

  1. No extended daylight in evenings due to lack of DST.

  2. Time difference with DST-observing countries varies seasonally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about Guyana time. Check the FAQs below.
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What time zone does Guyana use?

Guyana uses Guyana Time (GYT) with UTC−4.

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Does Guyana observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Guyana does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

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What is the IANA time zone ID for Guyana?

Guyana's official IANA time zone ID is America/Guyana.

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Do all parts of the country follow the same time?

Yes. The entire country follows Guyana Time (GYT, UTC−4).

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Is the time difference the same all year?

Yes. Since Guyana does not use DST, the time difference remains constant year-round.