What time zone is Clay in?

Clay currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Clay?

Clocks in Clay move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Current Time in Clay, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

9:02:43 PM

21:02:43

Sunday, October 4, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Clay is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Clay

Sunrise6:43 AMSolar noon12:35 PMSunset6:26 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 9,655
Elevation: 285 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 33° 42' N / 86° 35' W

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Clock changes in Clay

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Solar noon: 12:35 PM
Sunset: 6:26 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 43 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:18 AM – 6:51 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:49 AM – 7:20 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:20 AM – 7:49 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination37%

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Sunday, October 4, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:43 AM (east, 94.8°)
Sunset: 6:26 PM (west, 265.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 43 min2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:35 PM (51.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:18 AM – 6:51 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:49 AM – 7:20 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:20 AM – 7:49 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:09 AM (northeast, 59.3°)
Moonset: 3:01 PM (northwest, 298.0°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:50 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 4	6:43 AM	6:26 PM	11 hr 43 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 5	6:43 AM	6:25 PM	11 hr 41 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 6	6:44 AM	6:23 PM	11 hr 39 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 7	6:45 AM	6:22 PM	11 hr 37 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 8	6:46 AM	6:21 PM	11 hr 35 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 9	6:46 AM	6:19 PM	11 hr 33 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 10	6:47 AM	6:18 PM	11 hr 31 min	2 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Columbus Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Clay in?: Clay currently uses Central Daylight Time (CDT). Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Clay?: Clocks in Clay move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Is Clay currently on daylight saving time?: Clay is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Clay right now?: Clay is currently UTC−05:00