Does Kentucky use daylight saving time?

Kentucky follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in Kentucky?

Major cities include Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville.

Current Time in Kentucky, United States

Check the current local time in Kentucky, United States. View Kentucky time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Bowling Green and Lexington.

Current state time

17:21:05

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Major cities in Kentucky

Bowling Green
Lexington
Louisville

Time zones and daylight saving

Kentucky currently uses America/New_York, America/Chicago.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does Kentucky use daylight saving time?: Kentucky follows timezone rules defined for America/New_York. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in Kentucky?: Major cities include Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville.