Time Now 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: 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
Bessemer 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 Bessemer, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Bessemer
Daylight Hours in Bessemer
Bessemer gets 14h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Bessemer is at 05:50 and sunset in Bessemer is at 19:57.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 56m near the December solstice to 14h 22m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Bessemer and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Bessemer right now.
Common Questions About Time in Bessemer
What is the current local time in Bessemer?
The live local time in Bessemer is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Bessemer currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Bessemer in?
Bessemer uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Bessemer observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bessemer is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Bessemer's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Bessemer.
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Prayer Times in Bessemer
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:07 | 05:50 | 12:53 | 16:37 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:08 | 05:50 | 12:54 | 16:37 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:09 | 05:51 | 12:54 | 16:37 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:10 | 05:52 | 12:54 | 16:37 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:11 | 05:52 | 12:54 | 16:37 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:12 | 05:53 | 12:54 | 16:37 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:13 | 05:54 | 12:54 | 16:37 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Bessemer
Sunrise
in Bessemer
↑
5:50 AM
Sunset
in Bessemer
↓
7:57 PM
Day Length
14h 06m
Dawn
in Bessemer
5:22 AM
Dusk
in Bessemer
8:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Bessemer
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:18
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 10:38 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Bessemer follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Bessemer in?
Bessemer 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 Bessemer?
Is Bessemer on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Bessemer is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Bessemer today?
Today in Bessemer: sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 19:57, giving 14h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Bessemer tonight?
The moon phase over Bessemer tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.1% 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.