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Time in Kentucky,USA
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Kentucky Local Time Info Now
Kentucky uses two official time zones: the eastern portion of the state follows Eastern Time (ET), while the western region observes Central Time (CT). Both zones use Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST/EDT and CST/CDT each year.
Kentucky Time Zone Information
Time Zones: Eastern Time (ET) & Central Time (CT)
Standard Time:
Eastern Standard Time: UTC−5
Central Standard Time: UTC−6
Daylight Saving Time:
Eastern Daylight Time: UTC−4
Central Daylight Time: UTC−5
DST Observation: Yes, Kentucky observes Daylight Saving Time statewide
IANA Time Zone IDs: America/New_York, America/Chicago
Official reference: Kentucky on Wikipedia
Major cities following Eastern Time: Louisville, Lexington, Richmond, Covington
Major cities following Central Time: Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, Owensboro