Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
ALUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is entirely located in the Central Time Zone (CT). Most of the state observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) in summer. A small unofficial pocket in Phenix City near Columbus, GA operates on Eastern Time.
Current Local Time in Alabama
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CityMontgomeryState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Alabama
BirminghamAL
CDTHuntsvilleAL
CDTMobileAL
CDTMontgomeryAL
CDTTuscaloosaAL
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama Time Zone
Official answers regarding Alabama local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Alabama in?▼
Alabama is entirely located in the Central Time Zone (CT). Most of the state observes Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) in summer. A small unofficial pocket in Phenix City near Columbus, GA operates on Eastern Time.
Does Alabama observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Alabama observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Montgomery, Alabama?▼
The capital of Alabama is Montgomery, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).