Current Time in Huntsville, United States
Huntsville is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Huntsville
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Huntsville and other cities
Daylight saving time in Huntsville
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Huntsville time FAQ
What time is it in Huntsville right now?
Huntsville is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Huntsville, updated every second.
What time zone is Huntsville in?
Huntsville is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Huntsville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Huntsville and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Huntsville.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.