Current Time in Tuscaloosa, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long:
33.21° N,
87.57° W
Population: 98,332
Country:
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United States
IANA Timezone:
America/Chicago
UTC Offset:
−06:00
Timezone:
CST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: CDT)
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
Time in Tuscaloosa — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Tuscaloosa's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Tuscaloosa right now?
The current local time in Tuscaloosa, United States is 07:45 (Sunday, June 28, 2026). Tuscaloosa observes the America/Chicago time zone, which is UTC-5 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Tuscaloosa use?
Tuscaloosa uses America/Chicago, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Tuscaloosa.
Does Tuscaloosa observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Tuscaloosa currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Chicago time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Tuscaloosa?
Right now Tuscaloosa is at UTC-5. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Tuscaloosa observes DST.
When does the day change in Tuscaloosa?
Midnight in Tuscaloosa occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Chicago zone. Since Tuscaloosa is at UTC-5, the date here is behind UTC by 5 hours.