Current local time in Covington, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Covington. Covington is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Kentucky |
| Population | about 313,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.08° N, 84.51° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Covington uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:41 AM | 7:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 9:07 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:36 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:53 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 25 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Covington at about 12:47 PM in mid-January, and about 1:43 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun, because Covington sits at 84.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Covington time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 10 km (6 mi) | same time |
| Dayton | 79 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Lexington | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Louisville | 144 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Indianapolis | 161 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 164 km (102 mi) | same time |
| Fort Wayne | 228 km (142 mi) | same time |
| Evansville | 292 km (182 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Covington in?
Covington is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Covington have daylight saving time?
Covington uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Covington when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Covington's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 38 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).