Days in Alabaster are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Alabaster
Alabaster is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.2443° N, 86.8164° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,701 km (2,300 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,318 km (3,926 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,720 km (8,525 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,083 km (5,023 mi) west
Alabaster lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Alabaster
The point on Earth exactly opposite Alabaster is near Perth - when it's noon in Alabaster, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Alabaster
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Alabaster
Alabaster is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Alabaster is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Alabaster
In Alabaster, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 21m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 57m, a difference of roughly 4h 24m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Alabaster's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Alabaster at 33.24° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Alabaster
With a population of 32,707, Alabaster ranks as the 1574th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Alabaster
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM / KBHM) is a major international airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from Alabaster.
Current local time at the airport is 09:19:54.
Daylight saving time changes in Alabaster
Alabaster uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Alabaster
Business hours in Alabaster (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Alabaster
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Public Holidays Affecting Alabaster
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Alabaster in?
Alabaster follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Alabaster at UTC-5.
What time is it in Alabaster right now?
The current local time in Alabaster is 09:19:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Alabaster observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alabaster is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Alabaster?
Alabaster is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Alabaster?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport to Alabaster, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:19:54.
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