Days in Bessemer are currently getting shorter, about 15 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 Bessemer
Bessemer is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.4018° N, 86.9544° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,718 km (2,310 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,301 km (3,915 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,737 km (8,536 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,081 km (5,021 mi) west
Bessemer 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 Bessemer
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bessemer is near Perth - when it's noon in Bessemer, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bessemer
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bessemer
Bessemer is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bessemer 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 Bessemer
In Bessemer, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 22m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 56m, a difference of roughly 4h 26m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bessemer's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bessemer at 33.40° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bessemer
With a population of 26,730, Bessemer ranks as the 1943rd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bessemer
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM / KBHM) is a major international airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Bessemer.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Bessemer
Bessemer 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 Bessemer
Business hours in Bessemer (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 Bessemer
Compare time in Bessemer with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Bessemer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bessemer in?
Bessemer 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 Bessemer at UTC-5.
What time is it in Bessemer right now?
The current local time in Bessemer is 09:22:09 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bessemer observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bessemer 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 Bessemer?
Bessemer is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bessemer?
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the nearest airport to Bessemer, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:09.
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