Current Time in Gadsden, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 34.01° N, 86.01° W
Elevation: 167 m above sea level
Population rank: #1375 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: 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 Gadsden, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gadsden currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Gadsden sits in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−06:00. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Gadsden sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Gadsden sits at a modest 167 m above sea level. Gadsden is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1295 km off. Gadsden is a significant city in the United States, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Gadsden gets 11h 16m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:51 and sunset at 18:07.
Gadsden Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gadsden
Gadsden gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gadsden is at 06:51 and sunset in Gadsden is at 18:07.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gadsden and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Gadsden's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 17 Oct ● | 05:24 | 06:50 | 12:29 | 15:41 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:25 | 06:51 | 12:29 | 15:40 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:26 | 06:52 | 12:29 | 15:39 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:27 | 06:53 | 12:28 | 15:38 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:27 | 06:53 | 12:28 | 15:37 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:28 | 06:54 | 12:28 | 15:36 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:29 | 06:55 | 12:28 | 15:35 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gadsden
Sunrise
in Gadsden
↑
6:51 AM
Sunset
in Gadsden
↓
6:07 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Gadsden
6:25 AM
Dusk
in Gadsden
6:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gadsden
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
38.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 13:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Gadsden
How Far Is Gadsden From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,295 km | NE (51deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,958 km | W (279deg) |
| London | 6,855 km | NE (45deg) |
| Paris | 7,128 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,635 km | SE (141deg) |
| Moscow | 8,698 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,931 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 12,265 km | NE (37deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Gadsden?
Gadsden next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Gadsden's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gadsden and you would surface in the open ocean, near 34.0deg S, 94.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gadsden
What time is it in Gadsden right now?
The current local time in Gadsden is 04:09 on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Gadsden follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Gadsden in?
Clocks in Gadsden follow the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Gadsden?
Is Gadsden on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of October 17, 2026, Gadsden has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gadsden today?
Today in Gadsden: sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset is at 18:07, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gadsden tonight?
Tonight the moon over Gadsden is in its First Quarter phase, lit 38.0%.
What is solar time in Gadsden?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gadsden, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.