Current Time in Forestdale, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

5:12:53 PM

17:12:53

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Forestdale is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Forestdale

Sunrise7:00 AMSolar noon12:31 PMSunset6:02 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 6 days 8 hoursUpcomingView 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 CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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
11 hr 02 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination100%
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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 02 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(44.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 02 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 00 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 58 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Forestdale

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Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas 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 backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
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