Current Time in San Marcos
Texas, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in San Marcos, Texas, United States — updated live every second. San Marcos observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in San Marcos now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare San Marcos time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in San Marcos
What Time Is It in San Marcos Right Now?
The current local time in San Marcos, Texas, United States is 04:20:31 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. San Marcos observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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04:20:31 PM
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San Marcos Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and San Marcos timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Texas
San Marcos is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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San Marcos Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Texas
Daylight Saving Time: San Marcos is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
San Marcos is located in United States (Texas) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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