Arkansas Time Zone
Arkansas is in the Central Time Zone (CT). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Arkansas.
🗺️ Arkansas Time Zone: Current local time in Arkansas is shown above. Arkansas follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)).
About the Arkansas time zone
Arkansas is primarily in the Central Time (CT) zone. The entire state observes Central Time (CT) statewide. Arkansas observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Arkansas Time Zone
Arkansas is entirely within the Central Time (CT) zone with an offset of UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). Arkansas observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Arkansas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arkansas observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Arkansas?
The standard UTC offset for Arkansas is UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.