Current Time in Opelika
Alabama, United States
Friday, April 10, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Opelika, Alabama, United States — updated live every second. Opelika observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Opelika now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Opelika time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Opelika
What Time Is It in Opelika Right Now?
The current local time in Opelika, Alabama, United States is 01:20:56 AM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Opelika observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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01:20:56 AM
CDT · UTC-5
Opelika Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Opelika timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Alabama
Opelika is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Opelika Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Alabama
Daylight Saving Time: Opelika is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Opelika is located in United States (Alabama) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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