Current Time in Lexington, KY
Lexington is a city in Kentucky, home to about 322,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Lexington is on Eastern Time, along with Louisville and the capital Frankfort — only western Kentucky runs on Central Time.
Time zone
Eastern Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:16 AM / 7:51 PM
Population
322,000
Lexington vs. other US and world cities
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 4:01 PM EDT | UTC-4 | same time |
| Central Time | 3:01 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 2:01 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 1:01 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 12:01 PM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 10:01 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 4:01 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 9:01 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 6:01 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
| London, UK | 9:01 PM GMT+1 | UTC+1 | 5 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 10:01 PM GMT+2 | UTC+2 | 6 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 12:01 AM GMT+4 | UTC+4 | 8 hours ahead |
Other cities on Eastern Time
Cities near Lexington
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Lexington in?
Lexington is in the Eastern Time zone — Lexington is on Eastern Time, along with Louisville and the capital Frankfort — only western Kentucky runs on Central Time.
Does Lexington observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Lexington observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Lexington today?
Today, sunrise in Lexington is around 7:16 AM and sunset is around 7:51 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Lexington?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.