Current Time in Gardendale, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA

7:52:27 AM

07:52:27

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

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Gardendale is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Gardendale

Sunrise7:01 AMSolar noon12:31 PMSunset6:00 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 18 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
13,711
Elevation
207 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
33° 39' N / 86° 48' W
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Clock changes in Gardendale

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 00 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Full MoonMoon illumination99%
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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 00 min1 min 54 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(43.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
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 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 52 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 50 min1 min 51 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 48 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Gardendale

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Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Day

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Frequently asked questions

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