Geographic position of San Antonio
San Antonio is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.4241° N, 98.4936° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,275 km (2,035 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,743 km (4,190 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,294 km (8,261 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,550 km (5,934 mi) west
San Antonio lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of San Antonio
With a population of 1,526,656, San Antonio ranks as the 9th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in San Antonio
San Antonio International Airport (SAT / KSAT) is a major international airport serving San Antonio directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:55:16.
Daylight saving time changes in San Antonio
San Antonio uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call San Antonio
Business hours in San Antonio (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 San Antonio
Compare time in San Antonio with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is San Antonio in?
San Antonio follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts San Antonio at UTC-5.
What time is it in San Antonio right now?
The current local time in San Antonio is 10:55:16 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does San Antonio observe daylight saving time?
Yes. San Antonio is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is San Antonio?
San Antonio is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to San Antonio?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the airport serving San Antonio. The current local time at the airport is 10:55:16.
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