Time Kentucky - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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What time is it in Kentucky?
The current time in Kentucky is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Kentucky is in United States, in the America/New_York time zone. Kentucky is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Kentucky is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Kentucky is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Time zone and clock changes in Kentucky
| Time zone | America/New_York |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | 0 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Kentucky
Today, October 2, 2026, the sun rises in Kentucky at 07:36 and sets at 19:21 (local time), giving 11 h 45 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:28.
More about Kentucky
See the location and GPS coordinates of Kentucky, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Kentucky and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Kentucky
What time is it in Kentucky right now?
The current time in Kentucky is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/New_York time zone.
What is the time difference between Kentucky and Washington, D.C.?
Kentucky is currently on the same time as Washington, D.C..
Does Kentucky observe daylight saving time?
Kentucky is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Kentucky is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Kentucky?
Today, October 2, 2026, the sun rises in Kentucky at 07:36 and sets at 19:21 (local time), giving 11 h 45 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:28.
