Driving from Juan Díaz to Guatemala City
Guatemala City lies 1,356 km (842 mi) north-west of Juan Díaz, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 1,654 km (1,028 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Juan Díaz | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Panama | Guatemala |
| Population | 100,636 | 994,938 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Panama) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
Clocks in Guatemala City are 1 h behind Juan Díaz right now, so a 20 h 41 min journey lands only 19 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guatemala City
Crossing from Panama into Guatemala: money changes from the Balboa to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Juan Díaz to Guatemala City
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Staying in Guatemala City
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City. Of the 74 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (40), and 1 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,012 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guatemala City from Juan Díaz?
1,356 km (842 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Juan Díaz; by road roughly 1,654 km (1,028 mi).
How long does it take to get from Juan Díaz to Guatemala City by car?
About 20 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Juan Díaz and Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guatemala against America/Panama).
What currency do I need in Guatemala City?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where can I stay in Guatemala City?
Our booking partner lists 88 places to stay in Guatemala City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.