Days in Mobile are currently getting shorter, about 12 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 Mobile
Mobile is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.6944° N, 88.0431° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,417 km (2,123 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,602 km (4,102 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,436 km (8,349 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,428 km (5,237 mi) west
Mobile 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 Mobile
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mobile is near Perth - when it's noon in Mobile, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mobile
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mobile
Mobile is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Mobile 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 Mobile
In Mobile, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 9m, a difference of roughly 3h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mobile's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mobile at 30.69° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mobile
With a population of 183,289, Mobile ranks as the 152nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mobile
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB / KMOB) is a regional airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Mobile.
Current local time at the airport is 09:19:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Mobile
Mobile 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 Mobile
Business hours in Mobile (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 Mobile
Compare time in Mobile with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Mobile
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mobile in?
Mobile 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 Mobile at UTC-5.
What time is it in Mobile right now?
The current local time in Mobile is 09:19:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mobile observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mobile 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 Mobile?
Mobile is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mobile?
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) is the nearest airport to Mobile, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:19:26.
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