Arkansas time zone
Central Time
Used across the whole state.
Cities in Arkansas
Questions
What time zone is Arkansas in?
All of Arkansas is on Central Time (UTC−6, or UTC−5 in summer).
Does Arkansas have two time zones?
No. Arkansas is entirely on Central Time.
Does Arkansas observe daylight saving time?
Arkansas observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in Arkansas right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Arkansas.