Current Time in Louisville, KY
Louisville is a city in Jefferson County in Kentucky, home to about 617,000 people. It runs on Eastern Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Louisville is on Eastern Time, along with most of Kentucky's population — only the western third of the state, including Paducah and Bowling Green, is on Central Time.
Louisville 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 Louisville
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Louisville in?
Louisville is in the Eastern Time zone — Louisville is on Eastern Time, along with most of Kentucky's population — only the western third of the state, including Paducah and Bowling Green, is on Central Time.
Does Louisville observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Louisville observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Louisville today?
Today, sunrise in Louisville is around 7:21 AM and sunset is around 7:56 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Louisville?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.