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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