Current Time in Fort Payne, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 34.44° N, 85.72° W
State: Alabama
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
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
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Prayer Times in Fort Payne
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 27 May ● | 03:48 | 05:33 | 12:40 | 16:25 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Thu, 28 May | 03:47 | 05:33 | 12:40 | 16:26 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Fri, 29 May | 03:47 | 05:32 | 12:40 | 16:26 | 19:47 | 21:17 |
| Sat, 30 May | 03:46 | 05:32 | 12:40 | 16:26 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
| Sun, 31 May | 03:45 | 05:31 | 12:40 | 16:26 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 03:45 | 05:31 | 12:40 | 16:26 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 03:44 | 05:31 | 12:40 | 16:26 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
14-day Forecast for Fort Payne
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Fort Payne
Sunrise
in Fort Payne
↑
5:33 AM
Sunset
in Fort Payne
↓
7:46 PM
Day Length
14h 13m
Dawn
in Fort Payne
5:04 AM
Dusk
in Fort Payne
8:16 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Fort Payne
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
89.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 17:43
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Payne
What time is it in Fort Payne right now?
The current local time in Fort Payne is 17:29 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Fort Payne follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Fort Payne in?
Fort Payne 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 Fort Payne?
Fort Payne is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Fort Payne local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Fort Payne on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Fort Payne is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Fort Payne today?
Today in Fort Payne: sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset is at 19:46, giving 14h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Fort Payne tonight?
The moon phase over Fort Payne tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 89.4% illumination.