Current Time in San Antonio, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
29.42° N,
98.49° W
Population: 1,434,625
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/Chicago
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CDT)
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
Time in San Antonio — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on San Antonio's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in San Antonio right now?
The current local time in San Antonio, United States is 20:26 (Saturday, June 13, 2026). San Antonio observes the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-5 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does San Antonio use?
San Antonio uses America/Chicago, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for San Antonio.
Does San Antonio observe daylight saving time?
Yes — San Antonio currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Chicago time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for San Antonio?
Right now San Antonio is at UTC-5. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if San Antonio observes DST.
When does the day change in San Antonio?
Midnight in San Antonio occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Chicago zone. Since San Antonio is at UTC-5, the date here is behind UTC by 5 hours.