Current Time in Opelika, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.65° N, 85.38° W
Elevation: 246 m above sea level
Population rank: #1707 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 40m 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 Opelika, United States is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Opelika currently observes CDT, UTC-5. Clocks in Opelika are set to UTC−06:00 under the America/Chicago zone. The clocks are currently shifted forward for daylight saving time. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Opelika sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 246 m. Opelika is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1352 km off. A major centre in the United States, Opelika keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Opelika gets 11h 14m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:48 and sunset at 18:03.
Opelika Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Opelika
Opelika gets 11h 15m of daylight today. Sunrise in Opelika is at 06:48 and sunset in Opelika is at 18:03.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Opelika and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Opelika right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in the United States
Cities Sharing Opelika's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Opelika.
Weather in Opelika
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Opelika
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 05:23 | 06:48 | 12:26 | 15:38 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:24 | 06:49 | 12:26 | 15:37 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:25 | 06:49 | 12:26 | 15:36 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:26 | 06:50 | 12:26 | 15:35 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:26 | 06:51 | 12:25 | 15:35 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:27 | 06:52 | 12:25 | 15:34 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:28 | 06:53 | 12:25 | 15:33 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
Add Opelika Widgets to Your Website
Embed free customizable Opelika widgets on your site. No registration. No coding.
Opelika Prayer Times Widget
Show daily prayer times for Opelika on any website
Opelika Weather Widget
Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Opelika
Opelika Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Opelika
Opelika Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Opelika
Opelika Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Opelika local time
Opelika Count Up Timer Widget
Live time since any date in Opelika local time
14-day Forecast for Opelika
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Opelika
Sunrise
in Opelika
↑
6:48 AM
Sunset
in Opelika
↓
6:03 PM
Day Length
11h 14m
Dawn
in Opelika
6:23 AM
Dusk
in Opelika
6:28 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Opelika. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Opelika
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
57.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:30
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 01:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Opelika
How Far Is Opelika From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,352 km | NE (45deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,043 km | WNW (282deg) |
| London | 6,922 km | NE (44deg) |
| Paris | 7,188 km | NE (47deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,480 km | SE (142deg) |
| Moscow | 8,803 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,088 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 12,349 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Opelika?
Opelika next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Opelika's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Opelika and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.6deg S, 94.6deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Opelika
What time is it in Opelika right now?
The current local time in Opelika is 04:37 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Opelika follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Opelika in?
Opelika 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 Opelika?
Is Opelika on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Opelika is currently observing daylight saving time as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Opelika today?
Opelika sees sunrise at 06:48 and sunset at 18:03 today, giving 11h 14m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Opelika tonight?
The moon phase over Opelika tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 57.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Opelika?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Opelika, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.