San Pedro Sula keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
San Pedro Sula and your time
San Pedro Sula at a glance
| Country | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Region | Cortés Department |
| Time zone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Coordinates | 15.51° N, 88.03° W |
San Pedro Sula time zone and clock changes
San Pedro Sula follows the America/Tegucigalpa time zone and stays on UTC−6 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 2006; the tz database lists no change after that.
All of Honduras keeps the same time, so San Pedro Sula reads the same clock as Tegucigalpa.
Clock changes in San Pedro Sula, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in San Pedro Sula for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind San Pedro Sula is
When it is 9:00 AM in San Pedro Sula, it is 3:00 PM in London, 2:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 7:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 1 h behind | 6 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | 11 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 17 h ahead | 17 h ahead | 16 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
Because San Pedro Sula keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in San Pedro Sula
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in San Pedro Sula last between 11 hours 13 minutes and 13 hours 3 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in San Pedro Sula
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 6:25 PM | 13 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:14 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near San Pedro Sula
Every city below shares San Pedro Sula’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choloma | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Progreso | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puerto Cortez | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puerto Barrios (Guatemala) | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siguatepeque | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| La Ceiba | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Olanchito | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chiquimula (Guatemala) | 181 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as San Pedro Sula today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Pedro Sula in?
San Pedro Sula uses the America/Tegucigalpa time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does San Pedro Sula use daylight saving time?
Not any more. San Pedro Sula last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2006 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between San Pedro Sula and London?
San Pedro Sula is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and San Pedro Sula does not.
Is San Pedro Sula on the same time as Tegucigalpa?
Yes. San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa both use UTC−6 right now.
How long is the longest day in San Pedro Sula?
About 13 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.