Current local time in Tegucigalpa
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Tegucigalpa
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Honduras
- Region
- Francisco Morazán Department
- Population
- 850,848
- Coordinates
- 14.08° N, 87.21° W
- Elevation
- 944 m
Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras, with a population of about 850,848. It uses the Central Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Tegucigalpa).
Tegucigalpa does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−6 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara, Calgary, Monterrey, Guatemala City.
Because Tegucigalpa lies at 14.08° N, 87.21° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 58 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 18 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:53 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 5:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:07 AM | 5:25 PM | 11 h 18 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tegucigalpa in?
Tegucigalpa is in the Central Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Tegucigalpa. The UTC offset is UTC−6.
Does Tegucigalpa have daylight saving time?
No. Tegucigalpa stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between Tegucigalpa and New York?
In January New York is 1 hour ahead of Tegucigalpa, and in July it is 2 hours ahead of Tegucigalpa, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Tegucigalpa and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Tegucigalpa, and in July it is 1 hour behind Tegucigalpa, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tegucigalpa?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:21 AM and sets at about 6:19 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:07 AM and sets at about 5:25 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- San Salvador El Salvador · 220 km ·
- Managua Nicaragua · 240 km ·
- Guatemala City Guatemala · 360 km ·
- San José Costa Rica · 570 km ·
- Cancún Mexico · 790 km ·
- Panama City Panama · 1,010 km ·