What time zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Time zones in Arkansas
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Arkansas
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | Central Time | |
| Fayetteville | Central Time | |
| Fort Smith | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Arkansas changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Missouri: Central Time
- Tennessee: Central Time, Eastern Time
- Mississippi: Central Time
- Louisiana: Central Time
- Texas: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Oklahoma: Central Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Does Arkansas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Arkansas changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Arkansas right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Arkansas.