Current Time in Arkansas
Arkansas runs on Central Time.
Capital
Little Rock
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
3,000,000
Cities in Arkansas
Arkansas vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Arkansas in?
Arkansas is entirely in the Central Time zone.
Does Arkansas observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Arkansas observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Arkansas's capital and what time zone is it in?
Little Rock is Arkansas's capital.