Time in Bessemer, United States now
11:10:41 AM
Thursday, July 16, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 5:49 AM ↓ 7:57 PM
Day length 14h 8m
Solar noon 12:53 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Alabama (8)
Bessemer facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alabama
- Coordinates
- 33.4018, -86.9544
- Population
- 26,730
Frequently asked
What time is it in Bessemer right now?
The current local time in Bessemer is shown above and updates live every second. Bessemer is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Bessemer in?
Bessemer uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Bessemer on daylight saving time?
Yes. Bessemer is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Bessemer and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Bessemer (New York is currently 12:10 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
