Historically distinct IANA time zone
America/El_Salvador
Local time now
CST · current offset
- Countries
- El Salvador
- GPS reference
- 13.70° N, 89.20° W
- Data source
- IANA northamerica
- Aliases
- None
- Rule groups
El SalvadorGeographic context
Where this clock belongs
The map marks the IANA reference location and associated country, not a time-zone boundary.
GPS reference: 13.70° N, 89.20° W. Associated countries: SV.
The Wikipedia link provides additional context; it is not evidence for a historical claim. Transition data comes from the IANA source file.
A shared present
Same clock today, different past
These nearby zones follow the same current annual pattern, yet retain their own historical record.
Guatemala · 176 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2007
Honduras · 219 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2007
Nicaragua · 360 km from the reference location · Same annual clock since 2007Civil-time record
Recorded changes over time
From 1920 to 1988 · 5 recorded transitions
Recurring daylight-saving changes are grouped separately when JavaScript is available.
Notable changes
One-off changes and transitions outside the recurring seasonal rhythm.
- -06:00 · CSTStandard time applies
- -05:00 · CDTDaylight saving time begins
- -06:00 · CSTStandard time applies
- -05:00 · CDTDaylight saving time begins
- -06:00 · CSTStandard time applies
Browse every recorded transition
| Local time after transition | Offset after | Abbreviation | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-12-31 23:56 | -06:00 | CST | Standard time |
| 1987-05-03 01:00 | -05:00 | CDT | Daylight saving time |
| 1987-09-26 23:00 | -06:00 | CST | Standard time |
| 1988-05-01 01:00 | -05:00 | CDT | Daylight saving time |
| 1988-09-24 23:00 | -06:00 | CST | Standard time |