Time Alabama - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Alabama?
The current time in Alabama is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Alabama is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Alabama is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Alabama is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Alabama.
Time zone and clock changes in Alabama
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Alabama
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Alabama at 06:38 and sets at 18:37 (local time), giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:37.
More about Alabama
See the location and GPS coordinates of Alabama, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Alabama and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Alabama
What time is it in Alabama right now?
The current time in Alabama is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Alabama and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Alabama.
Does Alabama observe daylight saving time?
Alabama is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Alabama is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Alabama?
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Alabama at 06:38 and sets at 18:37 (local time), giving 11 h 59 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:37.
