Current Time in Chelsea, Shelby County, Alabama, USA

2:40:33 AM

02:40:33

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Chelsea is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Chelsea

Sunrise6:17 AMSolar noon11:31 AMSunset4:44 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Alabama
County
Shelby County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
12,059
Elevation
156 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
33° 20' N / 86° 37' W
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Clock changes in Chelsea

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 26 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination34%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 26 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(38.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (34% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 26 min1 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 25 min1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 23 min1 min 27 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min1 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min1 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 19 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min1 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

PelhamShelby County18 kmWHooverJefferson County18 kmNWVestavia HillsJefferson County19 kmNWAlabasterShelby County20 kmSWHelenaShelby County20 kmWMountain BrookJefferson County21 kmNWHomewoodJefferson County22 kmNWBirminghamJefferson County26 kmNWBessemerJefferson County31 kmWTrussvilleJefferson County31 kmNCenter PointJefferson County34 kmNHueytownJefferson County36 kmW
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Chelsea in?
Chelsea uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Chelsea?
Clocks in Chelsea move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Chelsea observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Chelsea observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Chelsea?
Chelsea is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer