Kentucky Time Zone
Kentucky spans two time zones: the eastern two-thirds is in Eastern Time (ET), while the western third follows Central Time (CT). See current local time for Kentucky.
🗺️ Kentucky Time Zone: Current local time in Kentucky is shown above. Kentucky follows Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)).
About the Kentucky time zone
Kentucky is primarily in the Eastern Time (ET) zone. Parts of Kentucky also fall in Central Time (CT) — the state is split between zones, with the boundary defined by county lines. Kentucky observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November.
About the Kentucky Time Zone
Kentucky spans multiple time zones. The primary time zone is Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). Western third of the state including Bowling Green, Owensboro, Paducah, and Henderson follows Central Time (CT) (UTC-6 / UTC-5 (DST)). Kentucky observes daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kentucky in?
Kentucky is in the Eastern Time (ET) time zone (UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST)). The state observes daylight saving time.
Does Kentucky observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Kentucky observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
What is the UTC offset for Kentucky?
The standard UTC offset for Kentucky is UTC-5 / UTC-4 (DST). During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.