Time in San Salvador

Current local time in San Salvador (El Salvador), updated every second.

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Central Standard Time · UTC−6

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UTC offset
UTC−6 · CST
Time zone
Central Standard Time
America/El_Salvador
Daylight saving time
Not observed
Sunrise
05:53
Sunset
17:27 (11 h 33 min)
Difference from London
−6 h

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Time zone in San Salvador

San Salvador is located in El Salvador and uses the America/El_Salvador time zone (Central Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−6 (CST).

San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−6 all year round.

Today in San Salvador the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 17:27 (local time), giving 11 h 33 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 13.69° N, 89.19° W.

Compared with London, the time difference with San Salvador is currently −6 h.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it now in San Salvador?

The current time in San Salvador (El Salvador) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. San Salvador uses the America/El_Salvador time zone, which is currently UTC−6.

Does San Salvador observe daylight saving time?

San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time: the time is UTC−6 all year round.

What time are sunrise and sunset in San Salvador today?

Today in San Salvador the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 17:27 (local time), giving 11 h 33 min of daylight.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and London?

Right now San Salvador is −6 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.

How do I work out the time difference between San Salvador and my city?

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