Current Time in Paducah, KY
Paducah is a city in Kentucky, home to about 27,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Paducah is in western Kentucky's Central Time zone, unlike Louisville, Lexington, and the rest of the state, which run on Eastern Time.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:33 AM / 7:06 PM
Population
27,000
Paducah 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 Paducah in?
Paducah is in the Central Time zone — Paducah is in western Kentucky's Central Time zone, unlike Louisville, Lexington, and the rest of the state, which run on Eastern Time.
Does Paducah observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Paducah observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Paducah today?
Today, sunrise in Paducah is around 6:33 AM and sunset is around 7:06 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Paducah?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.