Current time in Alabama, United States
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:13 AM · 4:48 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.80° N, 86.80° W
Time difference from Alabama
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Alabama is 6 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Alabama is 6 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Alabama is 1 hour behind | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Alabama is 2 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Alabama is 10 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Alabama is 14 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Alabama is 15 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Alabama is 17 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Alabama time zone: questions
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama, United States uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.
Does Alabama use daylight saving time?
Yes. Alabama uses UTC−6 in standard time and UTC−5 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Alabama and UTC?
Alabama is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC−6).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Alabama today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Alabama at 6:13 AM and sets at 4:48 PM, giving 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Alabama?
Most offices in Alabama open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Alabama
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:31 PM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Miami 7:31 PM
- Boston 7:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Seattle 4:31 PM
- Atlanta 7:31 PM
- Denver 5:31 PM
- Honolulu 2:31 PM
- Phoenix 5:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Orlando 7:31 PM
- San Diego 4:31 PM
- Philadelphia 7:31 PM
- Anchorage 3:31 PM
- Detroit 7:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Portland 4:31 PM
- San Jose 4:31 PM
- Charlotte 7:31 PM
- Columbus 7:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Other places on UTC−6 right now
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- Dallas 6:31 PM
- Houston 6:31 PM
- Austin 6:31 PM
- Calgary 6:31 PM
- Nashville 6:31 PM
- New Orleans 6:31 PM
- Edmonton 6:31 PM
- Guadalajara 6:31 PM
- Minneapolis 6:31 PM
- San Antonio 6:31 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Madrid 1:31 AM
- Melbourne 11:31 AM
- Mexico City 6:31 PM
- São Paulo 9:31 PM
- Jakarta 7:31 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:31 AM