Alabama time zone
Central Time
Used across the whole state.
A few towns near Columbus, Georgia (such as Phenix City) unofficially follow Eastern Time.
Questions
What time zone is Alabama in?
All of Alabama is on Central Time (UTC−6, or UTC−5 in summer).
Does Alabama have two time zones?
No. Alabama is entirely on Central Time. A few towns near Columbus, Georgia (such as Phenix City) unofficially follow Eastern Time.
Does Alabama observe daylight saving time?
Alabama observes daylight saving time. Next change: Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks go back one hour.
What time is it in Alabama right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current time in Alabama.