Current local time in Lexington, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Lexington. Lexington is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Kentucky |
| Population | about 245,000 |
| Coordinates | 38.05° N, 84.50° W |
| Time zone | America/New York |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Lexington 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 | 6:15 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 48 min |
| September equinox | 7:25 AM | 7:35 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:50 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Lexington 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 Lexington sits at 84.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Lexington time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Covington | 115 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Cincinnati | 124 km (77 mi) | same time |
| Dayton | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Knoxville | 237 km (147 mi) | same time |
| Indianapolis | 238 km (148 mi) | same time |
| Columbus | 251 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Evansville | 268 km (166 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 Lexington in?
Lexington is in the America/New York time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Lexington have daylight saving time?
Lexington 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 Lexington when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Lexington'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).