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Current Date And Time In Gracias, Honduras

Friday, 14 August 2026
10:08:37 CST
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 7,909
District: Gracias

✈️ Gracias, Lempira Department, Honduras - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Gracias, Lempira Department, Honduras using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Gracias.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Gracias with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Gracias — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Honduras, which includes Gracias, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Honduras before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Honduras's time zone -06:00, country calling code +504 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .HN. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Gracias.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-06:00
📞 Country Calling Code+504
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.HN

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Honduras — police 911, ambulance 195, fire brigade 198. Store these in your phone before you reach Gracias. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Gracias.

🚔
Police
911
🚑
Ambulance
195
🚒
Fire
198

📊 Honduras At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Honduras — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.621
Medium
👤
Life Expectancy
73.0
years
📚
Literacy Rate
88.3%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$3,426
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
4.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Honduras development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Gracias for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Gracias
International Airport • XPL
Palmerola International Airport
Palmerola, HN
106
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Gracias's exact coordinates, or Gracias's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Gracias From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gracias to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)3,230 km2,007 mi~ 4h 33m
Toronto (Canada)3,348 km2,080 mi~ 4h 41m
Los Angeles (United States)3,679 km2,286 mi~ 5h 05m
London (United Kingdom)8,638 km5,367 mi~ 10h 55m
Paris (France)8,859 km5,505 mi~ 11h 10m
Auckland (New Zealand)11,557 km7,181 mi~ 14h 21m
Tokyo (Japan)12,468 km7,747 mi~ 15h 25m
Sydney (Australia)13,677 km8,498 mi~ 16h 50m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)14,106 km8,765 mi~ 17h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)17,777 km11,046 mi~ 21h 40m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Gracias, Honduras is set to Central Standard Time (CST) with a current offset of UTC -06:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Gracias requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneCentral Standard Time (CST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -06:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time10:08 AM on Friday, August 14, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Gracias to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:08 AM on Friday in Gracias. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Gracias right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Gracias
New York (United States)Fri, 12:08 PM2h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Fri, 9:08 AM1h behind
Toronto (Canada)Fri, 12:08 PM2h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Fri, 5:08 PM7h ahead
Paris (France)Fri, 6:08 PM8h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Fri, 8:08 PM10h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sat, 12:08 AM14h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sat, 1:08 AM15h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sat, 2:08 AM16h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sat, 4:08 AM18h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Gracias — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Gracias is the Honduran lempira (HNL), written as L. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
L 26.80
HNL
€ 1 Euro
L 31.03
HNL
£ 1 British Pound
L 36.30
HNL
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
L 19.00
HNL
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
L 19.31
HNL

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed August 14, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Gracias

Knowing which languages are used in Gracias helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
SpanishGarifunaEnglishMiskito

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Gracias. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lagunas (Lempira Department, Honduras)7 mi11 kmENE
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Taragual (Lempira Department, Honduras)13 mi21 kmNNE
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Lepaera (Lempira Department, Honduras)13 mi21 kmNorth (N)
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Las Tejeras (Lempira Department, Honduras)15 mi24 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
San Juan de Opoa (Copán Department, Honduras)15 mi24 kmNNW
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Gracias

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Gracias is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 678 km away. Straight-line distances from Gracias to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico678 km421 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,556 km2,209 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil6,466 km4,018 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy9,818 km6,101 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan12,220 km7,593 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,398 km8,325 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India15,152 km9,415 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Gracias shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Lempira Department and Honduras. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Lempira Department Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Lempira Department, including major hub cities.
✈️ Honduras Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Honduras.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Gracias, Honduras runs at 120V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Gracias and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Gracias.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage120 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Gracias's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Gracias

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Gracias. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Gracias — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Gracias

Gracias keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Honduras. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Gracias

The closest airport to Gracias is Palmerola International Airport (XPL), about 106 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Gracias From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Gracias needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Gracias gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Gracias

Gracias rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Gracias — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Gracias

ℹ️ Gracias OverviewSee the full profile of Gracias — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Gracias MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Gracias for distance and direction.
💰 Gracias CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Gracias

What side of the road do people drive on in Gracias?

Gracias, like the rest of Honduras, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Gracias use?

Gracias runs on 120V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Gracias?

In Gracias, reach police on 911, ambulance on 195, fire brigade on 198. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Gracias?

Palmerola International Airport (XPL) is the nearest airport to Gracias, about 106 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Gracias in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Gracias runs on Central Standard Time (UTC -06:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Gracias?

Gracias shares the official and regional languages of Lempira Department and Honduras — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Gracias?

No — Gracias uses the Honduran lempira (HNL), symbol L. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Gracias currency page for live rates.