Current local time in Evansville, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Evansville. Evansville is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Indiana |
| Population | about 145,000 |
| Coordinates | 37.97° N, 87.56° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Evansville uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). 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 | 6:53 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 5:27 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 6:37 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:02 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Evansville at about 11:59 AM in mid-January, and about 12:55 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 10 minutes behind the sun, because Evansville sits at 87.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Evansville time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Evansville |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 161 km (100 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| Clarksville | 162 km (100 mi) | same time |
| Nashville | 212 km (132 mi) | same time |
| Indianapolis | 231 km (144 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| St. Louis | 245 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Murfreesboro | 258 km (161 mi) | same time |
| Lexington | 268 km (166 mi) | 1 hour ahead |
| St. Charles | 272 km (169 mi) | same time |
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 Evansville in?
Evansville is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Evansville have daylight saving time?
Evansville uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Evansville when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Evansville's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 10 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).