Current Time in Huntsville, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Huntsville time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
34.73° N, 86.59° W
Sunrise
6:32 AM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to New York | +1 hour | |
| Huntsville to London | +6 hours | |
| Huntsville to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Huntsville to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Huntsville to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Huntsville. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Huntsville
What time zone is Huntsville in?
Huntsville is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Huntsville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Huntsville and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Huntsville. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Huntsville?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 6:47 PM local time, giving 12 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Huntsville?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Huntsville follows Central Time.