Tegucigalpa keeps UTC−6 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tegucigalpa and your time
Tegucigalpa at a glance
| Country | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Region | Francisco Morazán Department |
| Capital of | Honduras |
| Time zone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−6 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 2006 |
| Coordinates | 14.08° N, 87.21° W |
Tegucigalpa time zone and clock changes
Local time in Tegucigalpa is UTC−6 year round, under the America/Tegucigalpa rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 2006, and no future change is scheduled.
As the capital of Honduras, Tegucigalpa shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Tegucigalpa, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tegucigalpa for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Tegucigalpa is
When it is 9:00 AM in Tegucigalpa, 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 |
Tegucigalpa never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Tegucigalpa
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Tegucigalpa last between 11 hours 18 minutes and 12 hours 58 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Tegucigalpa
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:38 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:08 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 18 min |
When the sun is highest in Tegucigalpa
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tegucigalpa: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Cities near Tegucigalpa
Every city below shares Tegucigalpa’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danlí | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siguatepeque | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Miguel (El Salvador) | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| El Progreso | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chinandega (Nicaragua) | 162 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Catacamas | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Olanchito | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Pedro Sula | 181 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Tegucigalpa today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tegucigalpa in?
Tegucigalpa uses the America/Tegucigalpa time zone, which is UTC−6 (CST) all year.
Does Tegucigalpa use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tegucigalpa last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 2006 and now stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Tegucigalpa and London?
Tegucigalpa is 6 hours behind London in January and 7 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Tegucigalpa does not.
How long is the longest day in Tegucigalpa?
About 12 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 18 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.