Alabama Time Zone
Alabama is in the Central Time Zone (CT). See current local time, UTC offset, and daylight saving time dates for Alabama.
🗺️ Alabama Time Zone: Current local time in Alabama is shown above. Alabama follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)).
About the Alabama time zone
Alabama is primarily in the Central Time (CT) zone. The entire state observes Central Time (CT) statewide. Alabama observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Alabama Time Zone
Alabama is entirely within the Central Time (CT) zone with an offset of UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). Alabama observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is in the Central Time (CT) time zone (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Alabama observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alabama observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Alabama?
The standard UTC offset for Alabama is UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.