Current local time in Birmingham, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Birmingham. Birmingham is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Alabama |
| Population | about 670,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.53° N, 86.83° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Birmingham uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:37 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September equinox | 6:35 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:47 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Birmingham at about 11:56 AM in mid-January, and about 12:53 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 13 minutes behind the sun, because Birmingham sits at 86.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Birmingham time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Birmingham |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa | 75 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Huntsville | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 209 km (130 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Chattanooga | 224 km (139 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Atlanta | 227 km (141 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Murfreesboro | 261 km (162 mi) | same time |
| Nashville | 294 km (182 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Birmingham have daylight saving time?
Birmingham uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Birmingham when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Birmingham's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 13 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).