Time zone in El Salvador: Central Standard Time (CST)
Right now the local time in El Salvador is UTC−6. El Salvador uses UTC−6 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between El Salvador and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind El Salvador right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in El Salvador. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in El Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | 10:00 AM |
| Chicago | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Denver | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
Best time to call El Salvador from the U.S.
To reach someone in El Salvador between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM New York time, or between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in El Salvador (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In El Salvador that is from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is El Salvador in?
El Salvador uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does El Salvador have daylight saving time?
No. El Salvador stays on UTC−6 all year.
What is the time difference between El Salvador and New York?
El Salvador is 1 hour behind New York right now.
What is the calling code for El Salvador?
The country calling code is +503. To call El Salvador from the U.S., dial 011, then 503, then the local number.