Time Now in Anniston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.66° N, 85.83° W
Elevation: 219 m above sea level
Population rank: #2288 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Alabama
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Anniston is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Anniston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Anniston
Daylight Hours in Anniston
Anniston gets 14h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Anniston is at 05:44 and sunset in Anniston is at 19:53.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 55m near the December solstice to 14h 23m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Anniston and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Anniston
What is the current local time in Anniston?
The live local time in Anniston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Anniston currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Anniston in?
Anniston uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Anniston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Anniston is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Anniston's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Anniston.
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Prayer Times in Anniston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:01 | 05:44 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:02 | 05:45 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:03 | 05:45 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:04 | 05:46 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:05 | 05:47 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:06 | 05:47 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:06 | 05:48 | 12:49 | 16:33 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Anniston
Sunrise
in Anniston
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Anniston
↓
7:53 PM
Day Length
14h 08m
Dawn
in Anniston
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Anniston
8:22 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Anniston
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:21
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:14
Distances & Clock Changes in Anniston
How Far Is Anniston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,307 km | NE (50deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,981 km | W (280deg) |
| London | 6,871 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,142 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,594 km | SE (141deg) |
| Moscow | 8,725 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,972 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 12,286 km | NE (37deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Anniston?
Anniston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Anniston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Anniston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.7deg S, 94.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Anniston
What time is it in Anniston right now?
The current local time in Anniston is 23:38 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Anniston follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Anniston in?
Anniston uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Anniston?
Is Anniston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Anniston is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Anniston today?
Today in Anniston: sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset is at 19:53, giving 14h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Anniston tonight?
The moon phase over Anniston tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Anniston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Anniston, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.