Arkansas Time Zone and Map with Current Time in Largest Cities

Arkansas Time Zone

Arkansas is located in the Central Time Zone (CT). During standard time, Arkansas observes Central Standard Time (CST), which is six hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). During Daylight Saving Time (DST), Arkansas observes Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is five hours behind UTC.

Current Time in Largest Cities

Here is the current time in the largest cities in Arkansas as of the time of this writing:

• Little Rock: 10:30 AM CST
• Fort Smith: 10:30 AM CST
• Fayetteville: 10:30 AM CST
• Springdale: 10:30 AM CST
• Jonesboro: 10:30 AM CST