Current Time in San Salvador, El Salvador
San Salvador currently observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6).
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About San Salvador
San Salvador is the capital city of El Salvador. It has a population of about 525,990. San Salvador is in the America/El_Salvador time zone (UTC−6). Its main airport uses the IATA code SAL.
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San Salvador time zone details
San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is San Salvador in?
San Salvador is in the America/El_Salvador time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC−6.
What is the current time in San Salvador?
It is currently 5:12 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Does San Salvador observe daylight saving time?
San Salvador does not observe daylight saving time.
When is sunrise and sunset in San Salvador today?
Sunrise today is at 5:30 AM and sunset at 6:26 PM — 12 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
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