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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)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox5:53 AM5:59 PM12 h 07 min
June solstice5:21 AM6:19 PM12 h 58 min
September equinox5:37 AM5:45 PM12 h 07 min
December solstice6:07 AM5:25 PM11 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).

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