Current Time in Bowling Green, KY
Bowling Green is a city in Kentucky, home to about 74,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Bowling Green sits in the western third of Kentucky that observes Central Time rather than the Eastern Time used by Louisville and Lexington.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:25 AM / 6:58 PM
Population
74,000
Bowling Green vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:32 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 2:32 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:32 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:32 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:32 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:32 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 9:32 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:32 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:32 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:32 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:32 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bowling Green in?
Bowling Green is in the Central Time zone — Bowling Green sits in the western third of Kentucky that observes Central Time rather than the Eastern Time used by Louisville and Lexington.
Does Bowling Green observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Bowling Green observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Bowling Green today?
Today, sunrise in Bowling Green is around 6:25 AM and sunset is around 6:58 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Bowling Green?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.