Current Time in Birmingham, AL
Birmingham is a city in Alabama, home to about 197,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:28 AM / 6:58 PM
Population
197,000
Birmingham vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
Other cities on Central Time
Cities near Birmingham
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Birmingham in?
Birmingham is in the Central Time zone.
Does Birmingham observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Birmingham observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Birmingham today?
Today, sunrise in Birmingham is around 6:28 AM and sunset is around 6:58 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Birmingham?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.