What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Time zones in Alabama
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Alabama
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Central Time | |
| Montgomery | Central Time | |
| Mobile | Central Time | |
| Huntsville | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Alabama changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
A few towns on the Georgia border, such as Phenix City, unofficially keep Eastern time because they're part of the Columbus, Georgia area.
Neighbouring states
- Florida: Eastern Time, Central Time
- Georgia: Eastern Time
- Mississippi: Central Time
- Tennessee: Central Time, Eastern Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Does Alabama observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alabama changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Alabama right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Alabama.