Current Time in Salem, Saline County, Arkansas, USA

1:02:55 AM

01:02:55

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Salem is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Salem

Sunrise6:43 AMSolar noon11:54 AMSunset5:05 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 120 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,607
Elevation
143 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
34° 37' N / 92° 33' W
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Clock changes in Salem

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 23 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination25%
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Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 23 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (25% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 23 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 15 min1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Salem

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Upcoming public holidays in Arkansas

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Eve
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Salem in?
Salem 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 Salem?
Clocks in Salem 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 Salem observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Salem observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Salem?
Salem is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer