Current Time in Mobile, United States
Mobile is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Mobile
America/Chicago
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Time zone of Mobile
| 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 Mobile and other cities
Daylight saving time in Mobile
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).
Mobile time FAQ
What time is it in Mobile right now?
Mobile is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Mobile, updated every second.
What time zone is Mobile in?
Mobile is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Mobile 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 Mobile and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Mobile.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.