Current Time in Fayetteville, United States
Fayetteville is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Fayetteville
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Fayetteville and other cities
Daylight saving time in Fayetteville
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Fayetteville time FAQ
What time is it in Fayetteville right now?
Fayetteville is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Fayetteville, updated every second.
What time zone is Fayetteville in?
Fayetteville is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Fayetteville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Fayetteville and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Fayetteville.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.