Local Time in Jonesboro, United States
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- America/Chicago
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Latest news in Jonesboro
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Jonesboro is a city in and it is one of two county seats of Craighead County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 78,579 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 83,296 in 2025, making it the fifth-most-populous city in Arkansas. Located on Crowley's Ridge in the northeastern part of the state. Jonesboro is the home of Arkansas State University and is the cultural and economic center of Northeast Arkansas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Jonesboro right now?
- The current time in Jonesboro, United States is 11:25:29 PM (CDT), which is UTC-5.
- What time zone is Jonesboro in?
- Jonesboro uses the America/Chicago time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated CDT, UTC-5.
- Does Jonesboro observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Jonesboro observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
- What is the UTC offset in Jonesboro?
- Jonesboro is currently UTC-5 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).