| 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 -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Montgomery | Thu, 10:04:39 pm |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Phenix City | Thu, 11:04:39 pm |
Generalized Time Zones in Alabama
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Thu, 10:04:39 pm |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Thu, 11:04:39 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 -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
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
10:0439pm
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