Guatemala
Latin America & the Caribbean · 16 specs
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Guatemala (GT / GTM / 320) operates on a 120 V / 60 Hz electrical grid using NEMA 1-15 (Type A) and NEMA 5-15 (Type B) sockets. Traffic drives on the right (RHT). The official currency is the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ, Q), country calling code is +502, emergency dispatch is 110 (Police) / 122 or 123 (Ambulance), and paper standard is Carta (US Letter).
Source: CNEE / SIT / COGUANOR / ISO 3166-1 / Correos de Guatemala · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Official English Name | Republic of Guatemala ISO 3166-1 |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 | GT |
| ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 | GTM |
| ISO 3166-1 Numeric / UN M49 | 320 UN M49 (Code 419) |
| Country Calling Code | +502 ITU-T E.164 |
| International Exit Code (IDD) | 00 |
| Internet ccTLD | .gt Universidad del Valle |
| National Currency (ISO 4217) | Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ, Q) 100 Centavos |
| Mains Electricity Standard | 120 V, 60 Hz CNEE Standard |
| Electrical Plug Sockets | Type A (NEMA 1-15) & Type B (NEMA 5-15) 15 A / 125 V |
| Road Traffic Driving Side | Right-Hand Traffic (RHT / LHD) Reglamento de Tránsito |
| Primary Measurement System | Metric (SI) & Customary mix COGUANOR |
| Standard Office Paper Format | Carta (US Letter / 215.9 × 279.4 mm) Standard |
| Consolidated Emergency Number | 110 (PNC Police) / 122 (Bomberos Voluntarios) / 123 (Bomberos Municipales) Emergency Services |
| Postal Code Regex / Format | 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 01001 Guatemala City) Correos de Guatemala |
| Primary Time Zone | UTC-6 (CST) No DST |
Electrical Grid, Voltage & Plug Compatibility
- Nominal Grid Parameters: Operates on a single-phase standard of 120 V, 60 Hz.
- Plug & Socket Hardware: Type A (NEMA 1-15) & Type B (NEMA 5-15). Uses North American style Type A (2-blade ungrounded) and Type B (3-prong grounded) receptacles.
- International Traveler Guidance: Devices operating on 100–240 V (smartphones, laptops) require only a mechanical pin adapter. Single-voltage appliances from differing voltage regions require a certified step-down/step-up power transformer.
Telecommunications, Dialing & Emergency Dispatch
- International Dialing: The country calling code is +502. Outbound international calls from within the country require dial prefix 00 followed by the destination country code.
- Emergency Dispatch: Consolidated emergency services are reached at 110 (PNC Police) / 122 (Bomberos Voluntarios) / 123 (Bomberos Municipales). Calls are automatically routed to local public safety answering points with emergency vehicle dispatch.
Transportation, Driving Standards & Road Regulations
- Traffic Flow: Road traffic drives on the right (RHT) with Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles.
- Standard Speed Limits: General regulatory speed limits default to 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up urban and residential zones, 80–100 km/h (50–62 mph) on undivided rural roads, and 110–130 km/h (68–81 mph) on grade-separated divided motorways/expressways (unless lower local limits are posted).
- Safety Requirements: Mandatory seatbelt compliance for all occupants, zero-distraction handheld mobile phone bans while driving, and mandatory in-vehicle warning triangles.
Commerce, Currency & Document Standards
- Official Currency: Legal tender is the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ, Q).
- Document & Paper Standards: Standard office printing, official government gazettes, and legal filings strictly utilize Carta (US Letter / 215.9 × 279.4 mm). Standard business correspondence pairs with standard business envelopes.
- National Time Zone: Regulated under UTC-6 (CST).
Postal Addressing & Administrative Divisions
- Postal Architecture: Postal delivery utilizes 5 Digits (NNNNN, e.g. 01001 Guatemala City).
- Standard Address Format: Structured in standardized hierarchy: Recipient Name → Street Address / Building Unit → Postal Code + City/Town → Province/State → Republic of Guatemala.