Days in Decatur 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 Decatur
Decatur is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.6059° N, 86.9833° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,852 km (2,394 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,166 km (3,831 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,871 km (8,619 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,970 km (4,952 mi) west
Decatur 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 Decatur
The point on Earth exactly opposite Decatur is near Perth - when it's noon in Decatur, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Decatur
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Decatur
Decatur is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Decatur 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 Decatur
In Decatur, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 50m, a difference of roughly 4h 38m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Decatur's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Decatur at 34.61° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Decatur
With a population of 55,437, Decatur ranks as the 849th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Decatur
Huntsville International Airport (HSV / KHSV) is a regional airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Decatur.
Current local time at the airport is 09:24:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Decatur
Decatur 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 Decatur
Business hours in Decatur (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 Decatur
Compare time in Decatur with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Decatur
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Decatur in?
Decatur 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 Decatur at UTC-5.
What time is it in Decatur right now?
The current local time in Decatur is 09:24:11 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Decatur observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Decatur 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 Decatur?
Decatur is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Decatur?
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is the nearest airport to Decatur, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:24:11.
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