Honduras is a country located in Central America, bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country operates on Central Standard Time (CST) and uses one single time zone across the entire country.
Honduras does not observe daylight saving time, meaning the time stays the same throughout the year.
The capital city Tegucigalpa serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.
Current Time
Honduras follows Central Standard Time (CST).
- Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC Offset: UTC −6
- IANA Time Zone: America/Tegucigalpa
Quick Facts
- Capital: Tegucigalpa
- Continent/Region: Central America (North America)
- Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC Offset: UTC −6
- IANA Time Zone: America/Tegucigalpa
- International Dialing Code: +504
- Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Time Difference From
- Sydney: Honduras is 17 hours behind Sydney
- London: Honduras is 6 hours behind London
- New York: Honduras is 1 hour behind New York
- Tokyo: Honduras is 15 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight Saving Time
Honduras does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST).
The country remains on UTC−6 throughout the year, and clocks do not change during summer or winter.
Best Time to Call
- From Australia: 10:00 PM – 1:00 PM (next day) Sydney time
- From United Kingdom: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM London time
- From United States: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM New York time
Typical working hours in Honduras are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does Honduras use?
Honduras uses Central Standard Time (CST), UTC−6.
Does Honduras observe daylight saving time?
No. Honduras keeps the same time throughout the year.
Does Honduras have multiple time zones?
No. Honduras uses one time zone nationwide.
What is the IANA time zone for Honduras?
The official time zone identifier is America/Tegucigalpa.
Where Is Located
Honduras is located in Central America, bordered by:
- Guatemala to the west
- El Salvador to the southwest
- Nicaragua to the southeast
- Caribbean Sea to the north
- Pacific Ocean (Gulf of Fonseca) to the south
What Is Famous For
Honduras is famous for:
- Ancient Mayan ruins at Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Beautiful Caribbean islands such as Roatán
- Rich tropical rainforests and wildlife
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- Traditional Central American culture and cuisine
Additional Note
Honduras maintains a simple and stable time system, using one national time zone with no daylight saving time changes, which keeps time coordination consistent throughout the year.
