# What currency does Roatán use?

> Roatán, Honduras uses the Honduran Lempira (HNL). USD widely accepted.

- **Currency:** Honduran Lempira (HNL, symbol L)
- **Rate:** floating — changes daily; check a current source (or the ShipTime app's offline-cached rates) before shopping
- **US dollars accepted:** USD widely accepted
- **Time zone:** America/Tegucigalpa (CT, no DST)

Roatán runs on the Honduran lempira (~L26 per USD), but both cruise ports — Mahogany Bay and Coxen Hole — operate almost entirely in US dollars. Carry small bills; getting change for a $50 can be an adventure.

## Money tips for Roatán

- West Bay beach vendors and taxis all quote USD.
- Lempira prices appear once you leave tourist zones — check the current rate before shopping.
- Bring $1s and $5s; "no change" is the island's favorite phrase.

## Related

- US customs duty-free rules: https://cruiseshiptime.app/guides/us-customs-duty-free-limits.md
- Free duty-free calculator: https://cruiseshiptime.app/duty-free-calculator
- All port currency guides: https://cruiseshiptime.app/ports

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Source: https://cruiseshiptime.app/ports/roatan · From ShipTime
Companion (https://cruiseshiptime.app), the offline-first cruise app.