AL state guide

Alabama Municipalities and Time Zones

Explore 465 Census incorporated-place records and Central Time coverage for Alabama.

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Census incorporated places in Alabama

Browse the Census incorporated-place records, including town and city.

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Time zones in Alabama

Alabama uses Central Time. See full-area and partial coverage details.

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What this directory counts in Alabama

Alabama has 465 Census-recognized incorporated places as of January 1, 2026, including 278 towns and 187 cities.

Types represented in this directory

  • town (278)
  • city (187)

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