Geographic position of Chalchuapa
Chalchuapa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 13.9867° N, 89.6811° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,557 km (967 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,462 km (5,258 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,576 km (7,193 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,687 km (6,019 mi) west
Chalchuapa lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Chalchuapa
With a population of 32,282, Chalchuapa ranks as the 20th most populous city in El Salvador, out of 35 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chalchuapa
Ilopango International Airport (ILS / MSSS) is a regional airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Chalchuapa.
Current local time at the airport is 10:41:18.
Daylight saving time in Chalchuapa
Chalchuapa uses the IANA time zone identifier America/El_Salvador. The current local offset is UTC-6 / CST.
Chalchuapa does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chalchuapa
Business hours in Chalchuapa (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- London: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 7:00 PM - 3:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 1:00 AM (next day) - 9:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Chalchuapa
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chalchuapa in?
Chalchuapa follows the America/El_Salvador time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Chalchuapa at UTC-6.
What time is it in Chalchuapa right now?
The current local time in Chalchuapa is 10:41:18 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chalchuapa observe daylight saving time?
No. Chalchuapa is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chalchuapa?
Chalchuapa is currently UTC-6, meaning local time is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chalchuapa?
Ilopango International Airport (ILS) is the nearest airport to Chalchuapa, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:41:18.
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