Current Time in San Salvador, El Salvador

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/El_Salvador

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

El Salvador (SV)

Location Details

Coordinates

13.6929°, -89.2182°

Population

568K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL) — 40 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Calgary — Canada
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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is San Salvador in?

San Salvador is in the CST time zone (America/El_Salvador), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does San Salvador observe Daylight Saving Time?

San Salvador uses the America/El_Salvador IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in San Salvador?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in San Salvador, El Salvador. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for San Salvador?

San Salvador has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve San Salvador?

San Salvador is served by Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL).