What time zone is La Ceiba in?

La Ceiba uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Does La Ceiba observe daylight saving time?

No. La Ceiba uses CST (UTC−6) all year.

Current Time in La Ceiba, Atlántida Department, Honduras

2:15:42 PM

14:15:42

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Tegucigalpa

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Time zone details

La Ceiba does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in La Ceiba

Sunrise5:40 AMSolar noon11:32 AMSunset5:23 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Honduras
Administrative area: Atlántida Department
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +504
Population: 215,973
Elevation: Approximately 4 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 15° 46' N / 86° 49' W

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Clock changes in La Ceiba

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Solar noon: 11:32 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 43 min49 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:18 AM – 5:45 PM
Nautical twilight: 4:53 AM – 6:10 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:28 AM – 6:35 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination70%

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:40 AM (east, 100.6°)
Sunset: 5:23 PM (west, 259.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 43 min49 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:32 AM (63.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:18 AM – 5:45 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 4:53 AM – 6:10 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:28 AM – 6:35 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Moonrise: 1:43 PM (east, 105.6°)
Moonset: 12:41 AM (west, 251.7°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 10:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Tuesday, October 20	5:40 AM	5:23 PM	11 hr 43 min	49 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	5:40 AM	5:22 PM	11 hr 42 min	49 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 22	5:41 AM	5:22 PM	11 hr 41 min	49 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 23	5:41 AM	5:21 PM	11 hr 40 min	49 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 24	5:41 AM	5:21 PM	11 hr 40 min	48 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 25	5:41 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 39 min	48 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	5:42 AM	5:20 PM	11 hr 38 min	48 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Honduras

Wed, Oct 21, 2026Armed forces Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is La Ceiba in?: La Ceiba uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Tegucigalpa.
When is the next clock change in La Ceiba?: No clock changes are scheduled for La Ceiba in the next 12 months
Does La Ceiba observe daylight saving time?: No. La Ceiba uses CST (UTC−6) all year.
What is the UTC offset of La Ceiba?: La Ceiba is UTC−6 all year