Current time in Arkansas
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Arkansas · United StatesUTC-05:00
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- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- UTC offset
- UTC-05:00
- Abbreviation
- CDT
- Daylight saving time
- Observed
- Next clock change
- November 1, 2026
- Country
- United States
Arkansas time difference
How far Arkansas is ahead of or behind the world's main business hubs right now. Daylight saving time is already applied where it is in effect.
| Compared with | Time difference | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| London | 6h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+01:00 |
| New York City | 1h ahead | UTC-04:00 |
| Los Angeles | 2h behind | UTC-07:00 |
| Tokyo | 14h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+09:00 |
| Dubai | 9h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+04:00 |
| Shanghai | 13h aheadChanges with DST | UTC+08:00 |
Clock changes in Arkansas
| Date | Local time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | 2:00 AM → 1:00 AM | UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00 |
| March 14, 2027 | 2:00 AM → 3:00 AM | UTC-06:00 → UTC-05:00 |
Time zone history since 1970
Clocks have changed twice a year throughout the period since 1970.
Changes outside the seasonal pattern:
- January 6, 1974: UTC-06:00 → UTC-05:00
- October 27, 1974: UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
Source: IANA time zone database, version 2025b.
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Arkansas in?
- Arkansas uses the America/Chicago (CDT) time zone and is currently on UTC-05:00.
- Does Arkansas observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026; after it, UTC-06:00 applies.