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Current Time in Lexington, United States

Q: What timezone is Lexington in?

Lexington is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Kentucky/Lexington. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Lexington?

Lexington's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Lexington in?

Lexington is located in North America. It is the 322 thousand population city in United States.

United States · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Lexington Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Kentucky/Lexington
Country	United States
Population	322 thousand

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Upcoming public holidays for United States. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

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May 25

Memorial Day

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Juneteenth

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Independence Day

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Labor Day

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Columbus Day

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Veterans Day

Nov 26

Thanksgiving Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

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📞 Best Time to Call Lexington

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About Lexington Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Lexington, Kentucky's second-largest city, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World."

Key fact: Lexington is in the same timezone as New York and Cincinnati.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Lexington with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Lexington Time

What time is it in Lexington right now? +

The current time in Lexington, United States is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Lexington is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Lexington in? +

Lexington is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Kentucky/Lexington. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Lexington observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Lexington observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Lexington? +

Lexington's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Lexington and London? +

Lexington (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Lexington is in the same timezone as New York and Cincinnati.

How do I convert Lexington time to UTC? +

To convert Lexington time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Lexington and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Lexington in? +

Lexington is located in North America. It is the 322 thousand population city in United States.

What is the IANA timezone name for Lexington? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Lexington is America/Kentucky/Lexington. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

What time is sunrise in Lexington today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Lexington are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Lexington's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Lexington? +

Sunset times in Lexington are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Lexington? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Lexington to London, Lexington to New York, Lexington to Dubai, Lexington to Tokyo.