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- Capital
- Tegucigalpa (TGU)
- Dialing Code
- + 504
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -6
- Language
- Spanish
- Best Time to Go
- May – June
- Currency
- Lempira (HNL)
Travel Tips
- Avoid areas where political demonstrations are taking place
- English is spoken in the North and on the Bay Islands
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, bottled water is available. Milk is unpasteurised in rural areas
- Dry season is December – May, but to avoid the crowds the best time to visit would be May – June during the shoulder period
- Travellers should carry a copy of their passport at all times
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
April: 2 - 4, 14
May: 1
September: 15
October: 3, 12, 21
December: 25
Visa Requirements
SA passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days
- Visas may be secured at any Honduran Embassy and/or Consulate around the world
Entry Requirements
- Valid passport (3 month validity with 1 blank page)
- Proof of sufficient funds for their stay
Every traveler leaving Honduran territory must pay an airport charge not included in your airfare
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
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