Days in Opelika 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 Opelika
Opelika is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.6454° N, 85.3783° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,634 km (2,258 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,385 km (3,967 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,653 km (8,484 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,003 km (4,973 mi) west
Opelika 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 Opelika
The point on Earth exactly opposite Opelika is near Perth - when it's noon in Opelika, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Opelika
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Opelika
Opelika is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Opelika 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 Opelika
In Opelika, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 18m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 0m, a difference of roughly 4h 18m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Opelika's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Opelika at 32.65° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Opelika
With a population of 29,527, Opelika ranks as the 1750th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Opelika
Columbus Airport (CSG / KCSG) is a regional airport located about 44 km (27 mi) from Opelika.
Current local time at the airport is 10:21:59.
Daylight saving time changes in Opelika
Opelika 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 Opelika
Business hours in Opelika (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 Opelika
Compare time in Opelika with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Opelika
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Opelika in?
Opelika 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 Opelika at UTC-5.
What time is it in Opelika right now?
The current local time in Opelika is 09:21:59 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Opelika observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Opelika 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 Opelika?
Opelika is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Opelika?
Columbus Airport (CSG) is the nearest airport to Opelika, located about 44 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:21:59.
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