Current Time in Santa Tecla
About Santa Tecla
Santa Tecla is located in El Salvador, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 124,694. It runs on America/El_Salvador time, currently UTC-6:00 relative to UTC. Santa Tecla does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryEl Salvador
- Population124,694
- Latitude13.6774°
- Longitude-89.2834°
- Time zoneAmerica/El_Salvador
- Current UTC offsetUTC-6:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Santa Tecla Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Santa Tecla's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Santa Tecla
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla
What time zone is Santa Tecla in?
Santa Tecla, 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 Santa Tecla observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Santa Tecla 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 Santa Tecla today?
The sun rises at 5:47 AM and sets at 5:40 PM in Santa Tecla today, giving 11h 52m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Santa Tecla and New York City?
New York City is 2 hours ahead of Santa Tecla right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Santa Tecla?
Santa Tecla is currently UTC-6:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.