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Kentucky, United States
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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See the exact local time in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. The live clock above updates every second.Lexington follows Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4, DST active). Use the sections below for timezone details, UTC offset, DST status, and comparisons with other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Lexington
What Time Is It in Lexington Right Now?
The current local time in Lexington, Kentucky, United States is 07:23:14 AM on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Lexington observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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Lexington Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Lexington timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Kentucky
Lexington is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
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Lexington Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/Kentucky/Louisville
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Kentucky
Daylight Saving Time: Lexington is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Lexington is located in United States (Kentucky) and observes the America/Kentucky/Louisville time zone.
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