Time Now 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: 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
Gadsden 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 Gadsden, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Gadsden
Daylight Hours in Gadsden
Gadsden gets 14h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gadsden is at 05:45 and sunset in Gadsden is at 19:54.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Gadsden
What is the current local time in Gadsden?
The live local time in Gadsden is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Gadsden currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Gadsden in?
Gadsden uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Gadsden observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gadsden is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Gadsden's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gadsden.
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Prayer Times in Gadsden
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:01 | 05:45 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:02 | 05:45 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:03 | 05:46 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:04 | 05:47 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:05 | 05:47 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:06 | 05:48 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:07 | 05:49 | 12:50 | 16:35 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gadsden
Sunrise
in Gadsden
↑
5:45 AM
Sunset
in Gadsden
↓
7:54 PM
Day Length
14h 09m
Dawn
in Gadsden
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Gadsden
8:23 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Gadsden
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:15
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 07:19 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Gadsden follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Gadsden in?
Gadsden 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 Gadsden?
Is Gadsden on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Gadsden is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gadsden today?
Today in Gadsden: sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset is at 19:54, giving 14h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gadsden tonight?
The moon phase over Gadsden tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.0% illumination.
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.