Time Arkansas - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Arkansas?
The current time in Arkansas is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Arkansas is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Arkansas is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Arkansas is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Arkansas.
Time zone and clock changes in Arkansas
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Arkansas
Today, October 14, 2026, the sun rises in Arkansas at 07:15 and sets at 18:36 (local time), giving 11 h 22 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:55.
More about Arkansas
See the location and GPS coordinates of Arkansas, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Arkansas and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Arkansas
What time is it in Arkansas right now?
The current time in Arkansas is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Arkansas and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Arkansas.
Does Arkansas observe daylight saving time?
Arkansas is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Arkansas is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Arkansas?
Today, October 14, 2026, the sun rises in Arkansas at 07:15 and sets at 18:36 (local time), giving 11 h 22 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:55.
