Current Time in Acajutla, El Salvador 🇸🇻
Lat/Long: 13.59° N, 89.83° W
Elevation: 26 m above sea level
Population rank: #24 of 101 cities in El Salvador by population
Department: Sonsonate Department
Country: 🇸🇻 El Salvador (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/El_Salvador
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in El Salvador: CST
The time now in Acajutla, El Salvador is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Acajutla currently observes CST, UTC-6. Acajutla sits in the America/El_Salvador time zone, UTC−06:00. Acajutla does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Acajutla lies barely above sea level, at roughly 26 m. Acajutla is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 3385 km off. Acajutla is a significant city in El Salvador, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Acajutla gets 11h 48m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:50 and sunset at 17:38.
Acajutla Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Acajutla
Acajutla gets 11h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Acajutla is at 05:50 and sunset in Acajutla is at 17:38.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 19m near the December solstice to 12h 55m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Acajutla's Time Zone (UTC-06:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 04:36 | 05:50 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:44 | 15:05 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:37 | 05:50 | 11:43 | 15:04 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:37 | 05:51 | 11:43 | 15:04 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:37 | 05:51 | 11:43 | 15:04 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Acajutla
Sunrise
in Acajutla
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Acajutla
↓
5:38 PM
Day Length
11h 48m
Dawn
in Acajutla
5:28 AM
Dusk
in Acajutla
6:00 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Acajutla
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
43.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:32
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:12
Distances & Clock Changes in Acajutla
How Far Is Acajutla From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3,385 km | NNE (24deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,655 km | NW (313deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 6,254 km | SE (131deg) |
| London | 8,809 km | NE (39deg) |
| Paris | 9,032 km | NE (42deg) |
| Moscow | 10,892 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,463 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 13,505 km | WSW (238deg) |
Acajutla's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Acajutla and you would surface in the open ocean, near 13.6deg S, 90.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Acajutla
What time is it in Acajutla right now?
The current local time in Acajutla is 17:54 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Acajutla follows the America/El_Salvador time zone.
What time zone is Acajutla in?
Acajutla uses the America/El_Salvador IANA time zone (UTC-06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Acajutla?
Is Acajutla on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 17, 2026, Acajutla is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Acajutla today?
Today in Acajutla: sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 17:38, giving 11h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Acajutla tonight?
Over Acajutla tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 43.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Acajutla?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Acajutla, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.