Multiple Time Zones
| State: | Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | KY |
| State Capital: | Frankfort |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 2 |
Time Zones Currently Being Used in Kentucky
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Owensboro | Fri, 9:26:19 am |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Louisville | Fri, 10:26:19 am |
Generalized Time Zones in Kentucky
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Fri, 9:26:19 am |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Fri, 10:26:19 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in Kentucky
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Nov 2, 2025 |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Nov 2, 2025 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
Kentucky
10:2619am
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