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Current local time in San Salvador, El Salvador

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CST · UTC-06:00 · Central Standard Time

About San Salvador

San Salvador, El Salvador uses the Central Standard Time time zone (America/El_Salvador), currently UTC-06:00. It is the capital of El Salvador. Population: about 525,990.

Country:El Salvador
Coordinates:13°41′N / 89°11′W
Population:525,990
Currency:United States dollar (USD)
Languages:Spanish
Country calling code:+503

Time zone in San Salvador

IANA time zone:America/El_Salvador
Time zone name:Central Standard Time (CST)
Current UTC offset:UTC-06:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in San Salvador today

Sunrise:05:48
Sunset:17:33
Solar noon:11:41
Day length:11h 44m
Civil twilight:05:27 – 17:54

Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from San Salvador

  • London−7 hSan Salvador is 7 hours behind London
  • New York−2 hSan Salvador is 2 hours behind New York
  • Abuja−7 hSan Salvador is 7 hours behind Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about San Salvador time

What time zone is San Salvador in?
San Salvador uses the IANA time zone America/El_Salvador (Central Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-06:00.
Does San Salvador observe daylight saving time?
San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-06:00 all year.
What is the time difference between San Salvador and London?
Right now San Salvador is 7 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between San Salvador and New York?
Right now San Salvador is 2 hours behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.