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Current time in Honduras
A single time zone at UTC-06:00.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
About Honduras's time
A single time zone.
Honduras stays simple and steady with one timezone: Central Standard Time (UTC-6) year-round. It does not observe daylight saving time.
Major cities
Cities of Honduras.
History
How Honduras keeps time.
Throughout the early and mid-20th century, Honduras generally aligned its timekeeping with its Central American neighbors. Like many countries in the region, Honduras operates on Central Standard Time without observing daylight saving time, providing a stable timezone. Historically, this consistency has simplified regional commerce and coordination.
Honduras has used daylight saving time only briefly: in the summers of 1987 and 1988, and from May to August 2006. Otherwise it has kept UTC-6 all year since 1921.
Did you know?
Things about Honduras's time.
One notable aspect of Honduras's timezone simplicity is its alignment with only one official zone for the entire country. While this may seem unremarkable, it sets it apart from larger or more geographically dispersed nations that require multiple zones. This consistency is particularly advantageous for internal communications and travel.
Honduras shares UTC-6 with its neighbors Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua, and none of them has changed clocks since 2006.
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Honduras to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Honduras's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Honduras in?
- Honduras is in the Central Standard Time (CST) zone, which is UTC-6. It does not change clocks during the year.
- Does Honduras observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No, Honduras does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). The clocks remain the same throughout the year, making it easier to plan activities and communicate across borders within the region.
- Is Honduras time ahead of or behind North American Eastern Time?
- During U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Honduras is 1 hour behind. During U.S. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Honduras is 2 hours behind, as the US advances its clocks for DST while Honduras does not.
- What’s the best time to schedule calls between Honduras and the U.S.?
- Honduras is 1 hour behind U.S. Eastern Time in winter and 2 hours behind in summer, so most of the working day overlaps. Calls between 9:00 and 15:00 in Honduras fall between 10:00 and 16:00 Eastern in winter, or 11:00 and 17:00 in summer.
- Are there multiple time zones in Honduras?
- No, Honduras uses a single time zone across its entire territory. Central Standard Time (UTC-6) covers the whole country.
- How does Honduras compare with neighboring countries on time?
- Honduras matches Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica at UTC-6, and none of them use daylight saving time, so the clocks line up across the region all year. This consistency helps prevent scheduling confusion in regional interactions.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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