Time in Fort Payne, United States now
4:09:47 PM
Friday, October 2, 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
↑ 6:38 AM ↓ 6:25 PM
Day length 11h 47m
Solar noon 12:32 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Alabama (8)
Fort Payne facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Alabama
- Coordinates
- 34.4443, -85.7197
- Population
- 14,150
Frequently asked
What time is it in Fort Payne right now?
The current local time in Fort Payne is shown above and updates live every second. Fort Payne is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Fort Payne in?
Fort Payne uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Fort Payne on daylight saving time?
Yes. Fort Payne is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Fort Payne and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Fort Payne (New York is currently 5:09 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
