Current local time in Mobile, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Mobile. Mobile is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Alabama |
| Population | about 222,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.68° N, 88.05° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Mobile 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 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | 6:40 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:45 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Mobile at about 12:01 PM in mid-January, and about 12:57 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes behind the sun, because Mobile sits at 88.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Mobile time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Pensacola | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| New Orleans | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Metairie | 216 km (134 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Jackson | 271 km (168 mi) | same time |
| Tuscaloosa | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Baton Rouge | 297 km (184 mi) | same time |
| Birmingham | 337 km (210 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 Mobile in?
Mobile is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Mobile have daylight saving time?
Mobile 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 Mobile when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Mobile's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 8 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).