Current Time in Bessemer, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 33.4° N, 86.95° W
Elevation: 155 m above sea level
Population rank: #1892 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 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CDT
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
The time now in Bessemer, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Bessemer currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Bessemer keeps its clocks on UTC−06:00, in the America/Chicago time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Bessemer sits at a modest 155 m above sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 1405 km away. A major centre in the United States, Bessemer keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Bessemer sees 11h 19m between a 06:53 sunrise and a 18:12 sunset.
Bessemer Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Bessemer
Bessemer gets 11h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bessemer is at 06:53 and sunset in Bessemer is at 18:12.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the December solstice to 14h 22m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:28 | 06:53 | 12:33 | 15:46 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:28 | 06:53 | 12:33 | 15:45 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:29 | 06:54 | 12:32 | 15:44 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:30 | 06:55 | 12:32 | 15:43 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:30 | 06:56 | 12:32 | 15:42 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:31 | 06:57 | 12:32 | 15:42 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:32 | 06:57 | 12:32 | 15:41 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bessemer
Sunrise
in Bessemer
↑
6:53 AM
Sunset
in Bessemer
↓
6:12 PM
Day Length
11h 19m
Dawn
in Bessemer
6:27 AM
Dusk
in Bessemer
6:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bessemer
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:15
Distances & Clock Changes in Bessemer
How Far Is Bessemer From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,405 km | NE (51deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,884 km | W (280deg) |
| London | 6,965 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,237 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,637 km | SE (140deg) |
| Moscow | 8,799 km | NNE (28deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,934 km | NW (323deg) |
| Dubai | 12,372 km | NE (36deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Bessemer?
Bessemer next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Bessemer's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Bessemer and you would surface in the open ocean, near 33.4deg S, 93.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bessemer
What time is it in Bessemer right now?
The current local time in Bessemer is 04:45 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Bessemer follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Bessemer in?
Bessemer uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). 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 Bessemer?
Is Bessemer on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 16, 2026, Bessemer has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bessemer today?
Today in Bessemer: sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset is at 18:12, giving 11h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bessemer tonight?
The moon phase over Bessemer tonight is Waxing Crescent with 29.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Bessemer?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Bessemer, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.