Current local time in Tuscaloosa, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Alabama |
| Population | about 101,000 |
| Coordinates | 33.23° N, 87.54° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Tuscaloosa 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 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:41 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:49 AM | 4:46 PM | 9 h 57 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tuscaloosa at about 11:59 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Tuscaloosa sits at 87.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Tuscaloosa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tuscaloosa |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 75 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Montgomery | 152 km (95 mi) | same time |
| Huntsville | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 254 km (158 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Jackson | 268 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Mobile | 287 km (178 mi) | same time |
| Chattanooga | 294 km (183 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Atlanta | 299 km (186 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
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 Tuscaloosa in?
Tuscaloosa is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Tuscaloosa have daylight saving time?
Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tuscaloosa's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 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).