Live local time
What time is it in Arlington?
Arlington time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Arlington. Arlington observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Arlington? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Arlington is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Arlington time — FAQ
What time is it in Arlington right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Arlington (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Arlington in?
Arlington uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Arlington observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Arlington changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.