Days in San Pedro Sula are currently getting shorter, about 5 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 15.5059° N, 88.0259° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,726 km (1,072 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,293 km (5,153 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,745 km (7,298 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,442 km (5,867 mi) west
San Pedro Sula lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of San Pedro Sula
The point on Earth exactly opposite San Pedro Sula is near Bengkulu - when it's noon in San Pedro Sula, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in San Pedro Sula
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 65 days from now.
San Pedro Sula lies in the tropics, at 15.51° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in San Pedro Sula
In San Pedro Sula, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 3m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 13m, a difference of roughly 1h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on San Pedro Sula's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like San Pedro Sula at 15.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of San Pedro Sula
With a population of 801,259, San Pedro Sula ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Honduras, out of 24 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in San Pedro Sula
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP / MHLM) is a major international airport serving San Pedro Sula directly.
Current local time at the airport is 23:34:09.
Daylight saving time in San Pedro Sula
San Pedro Sula uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Tegucigalpa. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
San Pedro Sula does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call San Pedro Sula
Business hours in San Pedro Sula (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: 2:00 AM (next day) - 10:00 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 San Pedro Sula
Compare time in San Pedro Sula with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Honduras
Public Holidays Affecting San Pedro Sula
Official national holiday observed in Honduras.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is San Pedro Sula in?
San Pedro Sula 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 San Pedro Sula at UTC-6.
What time is it in San Pedro Sula right now?
The current local time in San Pedro Sula is 23:34:09 on Friday, 16 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does San Pedro Sula observe daylight saving time?
No. San Pedro Sula is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is San Pedro Sula?
San Pedro Sula is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to San Pedro Sula?
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) is the airport serving San Pedro Sula. The current local time at the airport is 23:34:09.
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