Current Time in Owensboro, KY
Owensboro is a city in Kentucky, home to about 60,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country. Owensboro is on Central Time, part of western Kentucky's split from the Eastern Time zone used by most of the state's population.
Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:27 AM / 7:01 PM
Population
60,000
Owensboro 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 Owensboro in?
Owensboro is in the Central Time zone — Owensboro is on Central Time, part of western Kentucky's split from the Eastern Time zone used by most of the state's population.
Does Owensboro observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Owensboro observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Owensboro today?
Today, sunrise in Owensboro is around 6:27 AM and sunset is around 7:01 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Owensboro?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.