Current Time in Forestdale, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

12:56:22 AM

00:56:22

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

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

Daylight in Forestdale

Sunrise6:19 AMSolar noon11:32 AMSunset4:44 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 119 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
10,162
Elevation
197 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
33° 34' N / 86° 53' W
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Clock changes in Forestdale

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

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 25 min1 min 31 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 25 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(37.8° 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 25 min1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 24 min1 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 22 min1 min 28 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 21 min1 min 26 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min1 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min1 min 22 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 17 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Forestdale

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Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

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

Nearby places

BirminghamJefferson County10 kmSEHomewoodJefferson County14 kmSEMountain BrookJefferson County15 kmSEHueytownJefferson County16 kmSWVestavia HillsJefferson County17 kmSEBessemerJefferson County19 kmSHooverJefferson County20 kmSECenter PointJefferson County21 kmNETrussvilleJefferson County27 kmEDixianaJefferson County30 kmNEHelenaShelby County31 kmSPelhamShelby County33 kmS
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Forestdale in?
Forestdale 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 Forestdale?
Clocks in Forestdale 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 Forestdale observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Forestdale observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Forestdale?
Forestdale is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer