Time in El Salvador
Capital · San Salvador
Time zone in El Salvador
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/El_Salvador Central Standard Time |
UTC-06:00 | No | San Salvador |
About El Salvador
| Official name: | Republic of El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Capital: | San Salvador |
| Region: | Americas · Central America |
| Population: | 6,029,976 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD, $) |
| Calling code: | +503 |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| ISO codes: | SV / SLV |
| Internet domain: | .sv |
Cities in El Salvador
- San Salvador
- Soyapango
- Santa Ana
- San Miguel
- Mejicanos
- Santa Tecla
- Apopa
- Delgado
- Sonsonate
- San Marcos
- Usulután
- Cojutepeque
- Cuscatancingo
- San Vicente
- Zacatecoluca
- San Martín
- Ilopango
- Ahuachapán
- Antiguo Cuscatlán
- Chalchuapa
- Quezaltepeque
- La Unión
- Ayutuxtepeque
- Acajutla
- Aguilares
- Sensuntepeque
- Chalatenango
- Izalco
- Metapán
- San Rafael Oriente
- Puerto El Triunfo
- La Libertad
- San Francisco
- Sonzacate
- Santiago de María
Public holidays in El Salvador 2026
Full list ›- 2 Apr — Jueves Santo
- 3 Apr — Viernes Santo
- 4 Apr — Sabado Santo
- 1 May — Día del Trabajador
- 6 Aug — Celebración del Divino Salvador del Mundo
- 15 Sep — Día de la Independencia
- 2 Nov — Día de los Difuntos
- 25 Dec — Navidad
Frequently asked questions about time in El Salvador
How many time zones does El Salvador have?
El Salvador uses one time zone: Central Standard Time (America/El_Salvador, currently UTC-06:00).
Does El Salvador use daylight saving time?
No. None of El Salvador’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in San Salvador, the capital of El Salvador?
See the live clock on the San Salvador time page. San Salvador uses America/El_Salvador.