Zone Name
Central Standard Time (CST)
9.4°
Live Global Time
Current time in Fort Smith
Current local time for Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
UTC Offset
UTC-06:00
DST starts
Mar 8, 2026
DST ends
Nov 1, 2026
Difference
Analog Clock
12
3
6
9
Sun & Moon
New Moon
0% Illuminated
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Fort Smith Time Guide
This world clock page gives you a live second-by-second time view for Fort Smith, plus sunrise, sunset, moon phase, and timezone details.
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Quick FAQ
What time is it right now in Fort Smith?
The current local time in Fort Smith updates live on this page. The timezone is Central Standard Time (CST), with a UTC offset of UTC-06:00.
What timezone is Fort Smith in?
Fort Smith currently uses the Central Standard Time (CST) timezone (UTC-06:00). The offset can change when daylight saving starts or ends.
What are today's sunrise and sunset times in Fort Smith?
You can find today's sunrise and sunset times for Fort Smith in the Sun & Moon section, together with day length and moon details.
Does Fort Smith observe daylight saving time?
This page shows whether Fort Smith observes DST this year, including the next start and end dates when applicable, next to the live clock metrics.
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Current local time for Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States, with the time zone and today’s sunrise and sunset.
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