Key facts
Official Name: Republic of El Salvador
Capital City: San Salvador
Type of Government: Republic
Official Languages: Spanish
Area: 21,041 sq. km./ 8,124 sq. mi.
Population: 7.2
Religion: Roman Catholic (83%), Other (17%)
Currency: US dollar (USD)
Number of Time Zones: 1
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) minus 6 hours; Eastern Standard Time
(EST) minus 1 hour; Daylight Saving Time is not observed
Weights and Measures: Metric system
Country Domain: .sv
Country Tel Code: 503
For quick access to entry details, consult:
El Salvador: Ministerio de la Relaciones Exterios
For those looking to arrange a call or remote meeting with someone in San Salvador:
World Time Buddy: San Salvador
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