Current Time in Kentucky
Eastern Time covers most of Kentucky's population, including Louisville, Lexington, and the capital Frankfort, while the western third of the state — Paducah, Bowling Green, Owensboro — runs an hour behind on Central Time.
A split time zone state
Eastern Time covers most of Kentucky's population, including Louisville, Lexington, and the capital Frankfort, while the western third of the state — Paducah, Bowling Green, Owensboro — runs an hour behind on Central Time.
Cities in Kentucky
Kentucky vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | same time |
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | same time |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kentucky in?
Kentucky is split between two time zones. Eastern Time covers most of Kentucky's population, including Louisville, Lexington, and the capital Frankfort, while the western third of the state — Paducah, Bowling Green, Owensboro — runs an hour behind on Central Time.
Does Kentucky observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Kentucky observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Kentucky's capital and what time zone is it in?
Frankfort is Kentucky's capital.