GYT time now |
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13:28:08 Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC -4 |
Guyana Time (GYT) operates at UTC−4 hours year-round without daylight saving time adjustments. Sometimes referred to as "Guyana Standard Time," GYT is the official time zone of Guyana, providing a consistent and reliable standard across the entire country for daily life and business.
Importance and Global Use of GYT
GYT is essential for coordinating Guyana's transportation, government services, and economic activities, especially in sectors like agriculture, mining, and energy. The stability of a fixed time zone supports efficient scheduling for airlines, public transit, and cross-border trade, helping to maintain smooth internal operations.
On a global scale, Guyana Time allows for clear coordination with international markets and partners in the Americas. Its UTC−4 alignment makes it easier to synchronize business, tourism, and diplomatic relations with Caribbean and North American countries, strengthening regional cooperation and trade connections.
Where and When GYT is used worldwide
South America
South American countries using GYT all year
- Guyana
Other Time Zones in UTC -4
Other time zones share the same offset as Guyana Time (GYT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Amazon Time – AMT
- Atlantic Standard Time – AST
- Bolivia Time – BOT
- Cuba Daylight Time – CDT
- Chile Standard Time – CLT
- Eastern Daylight Time – EDT
- Paraguay Time – PYT
- Venezuelan Standard Time – VET