Current Time in San Salvador
About San Salvador
San Salvador is located in El Salvador, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 525,990. It runs on America/El_Salvador time, currently UTC-6:00 relative to UTC. San Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryEl Salvador
- Population525,990
- Latitude13.6894°
- Longitude-89.1872°
- Time zoneAmerica/El_Salvador
- Current UTC offsetUTC-6:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in San Salvador Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from San Salvador's own coordinates.
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Seasons in San Salvador
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
San Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-6:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in San Salvador
What time zone is San Salvador in?
San Salvador, El Salvador uses the America/El_Salvador time zone. It is currently on CST (UTC-6:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does San Salvador observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. San Salvador does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-6:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in San Salvador today?
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 5:39 PM in San Salvador today, giving 11h 52m of daylight.
What is the time difference between San Salvador and New York City?
New York City is 2 hours ahead of San Salvador right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for San Salvador?
San Salvador is currently UTC-6:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.