Current local time in Huntsville, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Huntsville. Huntsville is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Alabama |
| Population | about 185,000 |
| Coordinates | 34.72° N, 86.61° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Huntsville 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 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| September equinox | 6:34 AM | 6:44 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Huntsville at about 11:55 AM in mid-January, and about 12:52 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes behind the sun, because Huntsville sits at 86.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Huntsville time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Huntsville |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Huntsville |
|---|---|---|
| Murfreesboro | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Chattanooga | 130 km (81 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Birmingham | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Nashville | 162 km (101 mi) | same time |
| Tuscaloosa | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Clarksville | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Atlanta | 226 km (140 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Montgomery | 264 km (164 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 Huntsville in?
Huntsville is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Huntsville have daylight saving time?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Huntsville's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 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).