Current Time in San Antonio, United States
San Antonio is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of San Antonio
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between San Antonio and other cities
Daylight saving time in San Antonio
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
San Antonio time FAQ
What time is it in San Antonio right now?
San Antonio is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in San Antonio, updated every second.
What time zone is San Antonio in?
San Antonio is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does San Antonio observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between San Antonio and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.