What time zone is Scottsboro in?

Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro?

Clocks in Scottsboro 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 Scottsboro observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the UTC offset of Scottsboro?

Scottsboro is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, USA

5:53:57 AM

05:53:57

Monday, October 26, 2026

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

America/Chicago

Compare Scottsboro time View Scottsboro on map

Time zone details

Scottsboro is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Scottsboro

Sunrise6:59 AMSolar noon12:28 PMSunset5:56 PM

Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 5 days 20 hoursUpcomingView details Weather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Alabama
County: Jackson County
Place type: City or town
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 14,722
Elevation: 196 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 34° 40' N / 86° 02' W

View on map

Convert Scottsboro time

Compare Scottsboro with another city or time zone

Clock changes in Scottsboro

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

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

USA daylight saving time Clock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Solar noon: 12:28 PM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 57 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:33 AM – 6:22 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:03 AM – 6:51 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:34 AM – 7:21 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

View full Sun & Moon detailsHide full Sun & Moon details

Monday, October 26, 2026

View Scottsboro on SavvyTime's time-zone map

Sun

Sunrise: 6:59 AM (east, 104.7°)
Sunset: 5:56 PM (west, 255.1°)
Day length: 10 hr 57 min1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:28 PM (42.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:33 AM – 6:22 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:03 AM – 6:51 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:34 AM – 7:21 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:03 PM (northeast, 64.6°)
Moonset: 7:32 AM (northwest, 292.7°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	6:59 AM	5:56 PM	10 hr 57 min	1 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:00 AM	5:55 PM	10 hr 55 min	1 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:01 AM	5:54 PM	10 hr 53 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:02 AM	5:53 PM	10 hr 51 min	1 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:02 AM	5:52 PM	10 hr 49 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:03 AM	5:51 PM	10 hr 47 min	1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:04 AM	4:50 PM	10 hr 45 min	1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Scottsboro

Loading weather forecast…

Plan around Scottsboro

Upcoming public holidays in Alabama

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

Nearby places

Browse places in USA

Frequently asked questions

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