To coordinate in time, one clears calendars. Everyone, no matter their time zone, performs some version of this daily work. But in central time, that work feels, well, central to our lives.

Why is Michigan in two time zones? All of Michigan used to be on Central time but the shift to Eastern time, led by Detroit, occurred gradually over the 20th century.

Of the state's 67 counties, nine counties operate totally under Central time. Gulf County has both Eastern and Central time.

Tennessee is split between the Eastern and Central time zones. Prior to 1947, all of Tennessee observed Central time. Fourteen other states also observe multiple time zones. Eastern or Central ...

Here's what to know. What time zone is Alabama in? Two of Alabama's neighbors, Tennessee and Florida, are divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. Alabama keeps it simple.

What time zone is Alabama in? Two of Alabama's neighbors, Tennessee and Florida, are divided between the Eastern and Central time zones. Alabama keeps it simple.