Multiple Time Zones
| State: | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | KY |
| State Capital: | Frankfort |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 2 |
Time Zones Currently Being Used in Kentucky
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Owensboro | Fri, 3:06:57 am |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Louisville | Fri, 4:06:57 am |
Generalized Time Zones in Kentucky
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Fri, 3:06:57 am |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Fri, 4:06:57 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in Kentucky
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
Kentucky
4:06
57
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Friday, December 19, 2025
Time Zone News
- 10/2/2025 – DST Ends in the US 2025
- 9/11/2025 – DST 2025: Your Guide to the Clock Change
- 6/24/2025 – Texas Moves Toward Permanent DST
- 2/13/2025 – US Starts Daylight Saving 2025
- 12/17/2024 – Will Trump End DST?
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