What Time Is It In Lexington?

What is the current time in Lexington, Kentucky

The current time in Lexington, Kentucky is

6:58 PM

The date is March 28, 2024

Quick facts

  • Lexington is 4:00 behind GMT right now
  • Lexington's time zone is Eastern Time

What Time Zone is Lexington, Kentucky In?

Lexington is in Eastern Time time zone, also sometimes abbreviated to ET. There are many cities and states in this time zone. This time zone consists of two "sub" time zones: EST and EDT. It is one or the other, depending on the time of year. In ET, clocks are typically moved forward and backwards anually (once forward and once backward every year).

Timezone Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
GMT Offset -7:00 -7:00 -5:00 -4:00
12-hour time 6:58 PM 5:58 PM 3:58 PM 3:58 PM
24-hour time 18:58 17:58 15:58 15:58
Military time 1858 1758 1558 1558

From the Keeneland Spring Meet to the Southern Lights Holiday Festival, Lexington offers a unique experience in each season. Compared to other cities in Kentucky, Lexington stands out with its rich history and horse culture, supporting it's Kentucky relative Louisville in their love for the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. The city is also conveniently located near many historical monuments and tourist traps, such as the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Mammoth Cave National Park. It takes approximately 30 minutes to travel to suburbs such as Nicholasville, Georgetown, and Versailles.

Spring

  • Average temperature: 50-70°F
  • Climate: Mild and rainy
  • Unique traditions and events: Keeneland Spring Meet, Kentucky Crafted: The Market, and the Lexington Farmers Market
  • Average daylight: 12-14 hours

Summer

  • Average temperature: 70-90°F
  • Climate: Hot and humid
  • Unique traditions and events: Fourth of July Festival, Lexington Burger Week, and the Kentucky Horse Park
  • Average daylight: 14-15 hours

Fall

  • Average temperature: 50-70°F
  • Climate: Cool and crisp
  • Unique traditions and events: The Bourbon Chase, The Festival of the Horse, and the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair
  • Average daylight: 10-12 hours

Winter

  • Average temperature: 20-40°F
  • Climate: Cold and snowy
  • Unique traditions and events: Southern Lights Holiday Festival, Lexington Christmas Parade, and the Kentucky Horse Park Southern Lights Stroll
  • Average daylight: 9-10 hours

Located in the heart of Kentucky, Lexington is a vibrant city that lies in the Eastern Time Zone. It is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5) and is approximately 20 miles away from the nearest timezone border, which is in Indiana. The neighboring states of Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Tennessee are all within a few hours' drive from Lexington. Some of the nearby cities include Louisville, Cincinnati, and Knoxville. If you were to drive from Lexington to the opposite coast of America, it would take approximately 36 hours. Learn more about traveling to Lexington and discover all that this charming city has to offer.

City Distance (miles) Drive Time (hours) Timezone Change (hours)
Yosemite National Park 2,400 48 -3
White House in Washington D.C. 550 11 -1
Denali National Park 4,200 84 -4
Las Vegas Strip 2,100 42 -3
Citizens Bank Park 700 14 -1
Niagara Falls 600 12 -1
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco 2,800 56 -3
Yellowstone 1,400 28 -2
Manhattan 700 14 -1
Grand Canyon 1,800 36 -2

Other times in the United States

The United States has four main time zones and six time zones including Alaska and Hawaii. Time can span between six hours and range from -5 UTC hours to -10 UTC, making time in Lexington change by a 6 hour time frame in the United States. Here are the most popular current times across the USA.

City State Timezone 12-hour time 24 hour time Military time
New York City New York Eastern Time 7:42 PM 19:42 1942
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Eastern Time 7:42 PM 19:42 1942
Boston Massachusetts Eastern Time 7:42 PM 19:42 1942
Chicago Illinois Central Time 6:42 PM 18:42 1842
Phoenix Arizona Mountain Time 5:42 PM 17:42 1742
Los Angeles California Pacific Time 4:42 PM 16:42 1642

Fast Facts About Lexington

What time zone is Lexington in?

Lexington is in the Eastern Time time zone

What is Lexington time compared to UTC?

UTC or Coordinated Universal Time is the global time standard, and Lexington is offset by -4:00.