| State: | Alabama |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | AL |
| State Capital: | Montgomery |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 2 |
Time Zones Currently Being Used in Alabama
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Montgomery | Wed, 6:08:18 pm |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Phenix City | Wed, 7:08:18 pm |
Generalized Time Zones in Alabama
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Wed, 6:08:18 pm |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Wed, 7:08:18 pm |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in Alabama
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Nov 2, 2025 |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Nov 2, 2025 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
Alabama
6:0818pm
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