What time zone is Dauphin Island in?

Dauphin Island 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 Dauphin Island?

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

Does Dauphin Island observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Dauphin Island observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Dauphin Island?

Dauphin Island is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Dauphin Island, Mobile County, Alabama, USA

5:16:15 PM

17:16:15

Sunday, October 25, 2026

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Dauphin Island is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Dauphin Island

Sunrise7:01 AMSolar noon12:36 PMSunset6:11 PM

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Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,251
Elevation: 2 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 30° 15' N / 88° 06' W

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Clock changes in Dauphin Island

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

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: 7:01 AM
Solar noon: 12:36 PM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 10 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:37 AM – 6:35 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:08 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:40 AM – 7:31 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:01 AM (east, 103.7°)
Sunset: 6:11 PM (west, 256.2°)
Day length: 11 hr 10 min1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:36 PM (47.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:37 AM – 6:35 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:40 AM – 7:31 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:41 PM (east, 72.1°)
Moonset: 6:24 AM (west, 284.7°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:01 AM	6:11 PM	11 hr 10 min	1 min 41 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:02 AM	6:10 PM	11 hr 08 min	1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:02 AM	6:09 PM	11 hr 06 min	1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:03 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 05 min	1 min 39 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:04 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 03 min	1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:05 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 01 min	1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:05 AM	6:05 PM	11 hr 00 min	1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Dauphin Island in?: Dauphin Island 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 Dauphin Island?: Clocks in Dauphin Island move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Dauphin Island observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Dauphin Island observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Dauphin Island?: Dauphin Island is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer