Current Time in Port Arthur, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 29.89° N, 93.94° W
Elevation: 2 m above sea level
Population rank: #842 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Texas
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
The time now in Port Arthur, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Port Arthur currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Port Arthur keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Chicago time zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 2 m, Port Arthur is practically at sea level. Port Arthur is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 2165 km off. Port Arthur is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Port Arthur gets 11h 01m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:28 and sunset at 18:30.
Port Arthur Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Port Arthur
Port Arthur gets 11h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Port Arthur is at 07:28 and sunset in Port Arthur is at 18:30.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 13m near the December solstice to 14h 04m near the June solstice.
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Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Port Arthur's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Port Arthur.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 30 Oct ● | 06:04 | 07:27 | 12:59 | 16:07 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 06:05 | 07:28 | 12:59 | 16:06 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:06 | 06:29 | 11:59 | 15:06 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:06 | 06:30 | 11:59 | 15:05 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 05:07 | 06:30 | 11:59 | 15:05 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 05:08 | 06:31 | 11:59 | 15:04 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 05:08 | 06:32 | 11:59 | 15:03 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Port Arthur
Sunrise
in Port Arthur
↑
7:28 AM
Sunset
in Port Arthur
↓
6:30 PM
Day Length
11h 01m
Dawn
in Port Arthur
7:03 AM
Dusk
in Port Arthur
6:55 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Port Arthur
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
75.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 22:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:26
Distances & Clock Changes in Port Arthur
How Far Is Port Arthur From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,165 km | NE (51deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,333 km | WNW (288deg) |
| London | 7,701 km | NE (42deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,799 km | SE (134deg) |
| Paris | 7,981 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,444 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,821 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 13,065 km | NNE (31deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Port Arthur's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Port Arthur and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.9deg S, 86.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Port Arthur
What time is it in Port Arthur right now?
The current local time in Port Arthur is 08:29 on Friday, October 30, 2026. Port Arthur follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Port Arthur in?
Clocks in Port Arthur follow the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Port Arthur?
To turn UTC into Port Arthur time, shift the clock 05:00 hours backward, which places Port Arthur at UTC-05:00 right now.
Is Port Arthur on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. Daylight saving time is in effect in Port Arthur as of October 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port Arthur today?
In Port Arthur today the sun rises at 07:28 and sets at 18:30, giving 11h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Port Arthur tonight?
Over Port Arthur tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 75.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Port Arthur?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Port Arthur, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.