Days in Huntsville 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 Huntsville
Huntsville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.7304° N, 86.5859° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,866 km (2,402 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,153 km (3,823 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,885 km (8,628 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,922 km (4,923 mi) west
Huntsville 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 Huntsville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Huntsville is near Perth - when it's noon in Huntsville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Huntsville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Huntsville
Huntsville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Huntsville 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 Huntsville
In Huntsville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 49m, a difference of roughly 4h 40m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Huntsville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Huntsville at 34.73° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Huntsville
With a population of 215,006, Huntsville ranks as the 118th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Huntsville
Huntsville International Airport (HSV / KHSV) is a regional airport located about 20 km (13 mi) from Huntsville.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:56.
Daylight saving time changes in Huntsville
Huntsville 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 Huntsville
Business hours in Huntsville (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 Huntsville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Huntsville in?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville at UTC-5.
What time is it in Huntsville right now?
The current local time in Huntsville is 09:22:56 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Huntsville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
Huntsville is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Huntsville?
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) is the nearest airport to Huntsville, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:56.
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