Visiting Honduras

(Last updated: 6 July 2007)

Visas

Australia citizens normally receive 90-day tourist cards when entering the country; US citizens get 30 days. Upon arrival you will fill out a short immigration form, the yellow portion of which will be stapled into your passport.

This form will be collected when you depart, and it will be stamped if you seek an extension to you stay. Once inside Honduras, you can apply for an extension every 30 days, for a total stay of up to six months. After that you might have to leave the country for three days and re-enter.

Climate

For weather details in Honduras, please visit the World Meteorological Organization.

Security and health

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Honduras. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.

Time zones and time differences

Honduras is 16 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time.

To find out the current time in Tegucigalpa, view the World Clock.

Dialling codes

Honduras' country code is 504

For calls to Honduras from Australia dial: 0011 + 504 + area code + telephone number

For calls from Honduras to Australia dial: 00 + 61 + area code + telephone number

For further information (eg. area codes) please visit the White Pages - international dialling codes. 

Public holidays

April 5 - Maundy Thursday 
April 6 - Good Friday 
April 14 - Panamerican Day 
May 1 - Labour Day 
September 15 - Independence Day 
October 3 - Morazan Day 
October 12 - Columbus Day 
October 21 - Army Day

Currency

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The official currency is the Lempira (L).

Electricity and water

The electricity supply for Honduras is AC 60 cycle, 110/220 volts, 1, 3 phases, 2, wires.