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Arkansas, United States
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States — updated live every second. Van Buren observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Van Buren now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Van Buren time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Van Buren
What Time Is It in Van Buren Right Now?
The current local time in Van Buren, Arkansas, United States is 07:18:19 PM on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Van Buren 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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07:18:19 PM
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Van Buren Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Van Buren 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
- Arkansas
Van Buren 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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Van Buren 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
- Arkansas
Daylight Saving Time: Van Buren is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Van Buren is located in United States (Arkansas) 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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