What time zone is Prairie Grove in?

Prairie Grove uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Prairie Grove?

Clocks in Prairie Grove move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)

Does Prairie Grove observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Prairie Grove observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Prairie Grove?

Prairie Grove is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Prairie Grove, Washington County, Arkansas, USA

8:44:14 PM

20:44:14

Friday, November 13, 2026

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Prairie Grove is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Prairie Grove

Sunrise6:51 AMSolar noon12:01 PMSunset5:10 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Arkansas
County: Washington County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 5,186
Elevation: 355 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 35° 58' N / 94° 19' W

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Clock changes in Prairie Grove

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Solar noon: 12:01 PM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 19 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:24 AM – 5:38 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:53 AM – 6:08 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:23 AM – 6:39 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination18%

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Friday, November 13, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:51 AM (east, 111.9°)
Sunset: 5:10 PM (west, 248.0°)
Day length: 10 hr 19 min1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:01 PM (35.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:24 AM – 5:38 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:53 AM – 6:08 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:23 AM – 6:39 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:57 AM (southeast, 123.7°)
Moonset: 8:27 PM (southwest, 237.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5:48 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Friday, November 13	6:51 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 19 min	1 min 44 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 14	6:52 AM	5:10 PM	10 hr 17 min	1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 15	6:53 AM	5:09 PM	10 hr 16 min	1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 16	6:54 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 14 min	1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 17	6:55 AM	5:08 PM	10 hr 12 min	1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 18	6:56 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 11 min	1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 19	6:57 AM	5:07 PM	10 hr 09 min	1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Arkansas

Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Thu, Dec 24, 2026Christmas Eve
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Prairie Grove in?: Prairie Grove uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Prairie Grove?: Clocks in Prairie Grove move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Prairie Grove observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Prairie Grove observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Prairie Grove?: Prairie Grove is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer