Current Time in San Salvador, El Salvador

12:41:14 PM

12:41:14

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

America/El_Salvador

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Time zone details

San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in San Salvador

Sunrise5:47 AMSolar noon11:42 AMSunset5:37 PM
Clock change statusNo clock changes are scheduled for San Salvador in the next 12 monthsView scheduleWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
El Salvador
Administrative area
San Salvador Department
Place type
City or town
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
Spanish
Dialing code
+503
Population
525,990
Elevation
Approximately 653 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
13° 41' N / 89° 11' W
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Clock changes in San Salvador

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 49 min43 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing CrescentMoon illumination24%
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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 49 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(67.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 49 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 49 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 48 min44 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 47 min42 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 47 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 46 min43 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 45 min42 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for San Salvador

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Plan around San Salvador

Upcoming national public holidays in El Salvador

  1. All Souls' Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. Maundy Thursday

Nearby scheduled airports for San Salvador, El Salvador

Ilopango International AirportILSMedium airport7.4 km east

Source: OurAirports record · ILS / MSSS

About 7.4 km (4.6 mi) east of San Salvador

Scheduled airline service in source data

El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge airport · Serves San Salvador (San Luis Talpa)30.7 km south-southeast

Source: OurAirports record · SAL / MSLP

About 30.7 km (19.1 mi) south-southeast of San Salvador

Scheduled airline service in source data

La Aurora International AirportGUALarge airport · Serves Guatemala City, Guatemala175 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · GUA / MGGT

About 175 km (109 mi) northwest of San Salvador

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Nearby places

San MarcosSan Salvador Department3 kmSMejicanosSan Salvador Department4 kmNDelgadoSan Salvador Department4 kmNECuscatancingoSan Salvador Department4 kmNAyutuxtepequeSan Salvador Department5 kmNSoyapangoSan Salvador Department6 kmNEAntiguo CuscatlánLa Libertad Department8 kmWIlopangoSan Salvador Department9 kmESanta TeclaLa Libertad Department10 kmWApopaSan Salvador Department13 kmNQuezaltepequeLa Libertad Norte18 kmNWLa LibertadLa Libertad Department27 kmSW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is San Salvador in?
San Salvador currently uses Central Standard Time (CST). Its IANA time zone is America/El_Salvador.
When is the next clock change in San Salvador?
No clock changes are scheduled for San Salvador in the next 12 months
Does San Salvador observe daylight saving time?
San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in San Salvador right now?
San Salvador is currently UTC−06:00