Current Time in Salem, Saline County, Arkansas, USA

6:18:54 PM

18:18:54

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Salem is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Salem

Sunrise7:23 AMSolar noon12:54 PMSunset6:24 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 7 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 CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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
11 hr 01 min2 min shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination97%
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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 01 min2 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(43.4° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 01 min2 min shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 57 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 55 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 51 min1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 49 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Arkansas

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

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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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
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