Current local time in Montgomery, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Montgomery. Montgomery is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Alabama |
| Population | about 194,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.36° N, 86.28° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Montgomery 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 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 6:33 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:42 AM | 4:43 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Montgomery at about 11:54 AM in mid-January, and about 12:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Montgomery sits at 86.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Montgomery time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Montgomery |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 123 km (76 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Birmingham | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Tuscaloosa | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Pensacola | 233 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Atlanta | 239 km (149 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Mobile | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Macon | 254 km (158 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Huntsville | 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 Montgomery in?
Montgomery is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Montgomery have daylight saving time?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Montgomery's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 15 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).