What Time Zone Is Kentucky?
Kentucky uses 2 time zones: EST (UTC−5), CST (UTC−6). New York is on EST.
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· Kentucky — main zone
America/New_York
Time zones in Kentucky
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, San Antonio, St. Louis |
Convert Kentucky time
Main time zone of Kentucky
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Daylight saving time in Kentucky
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Kentucky time zone FAQ
What time zone is Kentucky in?
Kentucky spans 2 time zones: EST (UTC−5), CST (UTC−6).
Which areas of Kentucky use each time zone?
EST: New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston. CST: Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis
Does all of Kentucky observe daylight saving time?
Yes, every zone in Kentucky changes its clocks.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.