Current Time in Alabama
Alabama runs on Central Time.
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Capital
Montgomery
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
5,100,000
Cities in Alabama
Alabama vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 1:25 PM EST | UTC-5 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 11:25 AM MST | UTC-7 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 10:25 AM PST | UTC-8 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 9:25 AM AKST | UTC-9 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 8:25 AM HST | UTC-10 | 4 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 2:25 PM AST | UTC-4 | 2 hours ahead |
| Samoa Time | 7:25 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 5 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 4:25 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 16 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is entirely in the Central Time zone.
Does Alabama observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Alabama observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Alabama's capital and what time zone is it in?
Montgomery is Alabama's capital.