Alabama Time Now - Live Central Time Zone
Current Time in Alabama
About Alabama Time Zone
⏰ Time Zone Details
Alabama operates in Central Time Zone
- Winter: Central Standard Time (CST) - UTC-6
- Summer: Central Daylight Time (CDT) - UTC-5
- DST Period: March - November
- Note: Small eastern portion follows Eastern Time
🏢 Alabama Business Hours
Standard Business Hours in Alabama:
- Offices: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT
- Banks: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CT (Mon-Fri)
- Retail: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM CT
- Government: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT (Mon-Fri)
🏙️ Major Alabama Cities Time
Birmingham Time
Population: 200,733
Metro Area: 1.1 million
Alabama's largest city and economic center
Huntsville Time
Population: 215,006
Industry: Aerospace & Technology
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center location
Montgomery Time
Population: 200,603
Role: State Capital
Alabama government and historical center
Mobile Time
Population: 187,041
Port City: Gulf of Mexico
Alabama's oldest city and major port
Tuscaloosa Time
Population: 99,600
University: Alabama Crimson Tide
Home to University of Alabama
Dothan Time
Population: 71,072
Economy: Agriculture & Manufacturing
Southeast Alabama business hub
📊 Alabama Business & Economic Info
🏭 Major Industries
- Aerospace: Huntsville (NASA, Boeing)
- Automotive: Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Hyundai
- Steel: Birmingham steel production
- Agriculture: Cotton, soybeans, peanuts
💼 Business-Friendly Rankings
- Top Cities: Prattville, Foley, Fairhope
- Economic Growth: Huntsville (#241 nationally)
- Small Business: Birmingham & Tuscaloosa (Top 25)
- Population: 5.02 million (24th largest state)
🌍 Geographic Coverage
- Time Zone Split: 95% Central Time
- Eastern Time: Phenix City area only
- Neighboring States: Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi
- Gulf Access: Mobile Bay port
📈 Economic Data (2023)
- Median Income: $62,027
- Per Capita Income: $45,197
- Unemployment Rate: Below national average
- Cost of Living: 11.2% below US average
❓ Alabama Time Zone FAQ
What time zone is Alabama in?
Alabama is primarily in the Central Time Zone (UTC-6 in winter, UTC-5 in summer). However, a small portion of eastern Alabama around Phenix City follows Eastern Time to align with neighboring Georgia.
Does Alabama observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Alabama observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks move forward 1 hour in March (Central Daylight Time - CDT) and back 1 hour in November (Central Standard Time - CST).
What time is it in Alabama right now?
The current time in Alabama is displayed at the top of this page and updates every second. Most of Alabama follows Central Time, which is 1 hour behind Eastern Time.
What are typical business hours in Alabama?
Standard Alabama business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time for offices, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM for banks (Monday-Friday), and 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM for retail stores.
How does Alabama time compare to other states?
Alabama Central Time is: 1 hour behind Eastern Time (New York, Florida), same as Central Time (Texas, Illinois), 1 hour ahead of Mountain Time (Colorado), and 2 hours ahead of Pacific Time (California).