Geographic position of La Ceiba
La Ceiba is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 15.7597° N, 86.7822° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,754 km (1,090 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,264 km (5,135 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,773 km (7,315 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,297 km (5,777 mi) west
La Ceiba lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of La Ceiba
With a population of 222,055, La Ceiba ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Honduras, out of 24 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in La Ceiba
Golosón International Airport (LCE / MHLC) is a regional airport serving La Ceiba directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:44:24.
Daylight saving time in La Ceiba
La Ceiba uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Tegucigalpa. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
La Ceiba does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call La Ceiba
Business hours in La Ceiba (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from La Ceiba
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is La Ceiba in?
La Ceiba follows the America/Tegucigalpa time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts La Ceiba at UTC-6.
What time is it in La Ceiba right now?
The current local time in La Ceiba is 10:44:24 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does La Ceiba observe daylight saving time?
No. La Ceiba is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is La Ceiba?
La Ceiba is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to La Ceiba?
Golosón International Airport (LCE) is the airport serving La Ceiba. The current local time at the airport is 10:44:24.
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