Time Now in Cincinnati, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 39.13° N, 84.51° W
Elevation: 191 m above sea level
Population rank: #69 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Ohio
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Cincinnati is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Cincinnati, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Cincinnati
Daylight Hours in Cincinnati
Cincinnati gets 14h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Cincinnati is at 06:18 and sunset in Cincinnati is at 21:06.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 24m near the December solstice to 14h 55m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Cincinnati and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Cincinnati
What is the current local time in Cincinnati?
The live local time in Cincinnati is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Cincinnati currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Cincinnati in?
Cincinnati uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Cincinnati observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cincinnati is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Cincinnati's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Cincinnati.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 6 Jul ● | 04:16 | 06:18 | 13:42 | 17:39 | 21:07 | 22:37 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:17 | 06:18 | 13:42 | 17:39 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:18 | 06:19 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:19 | 06:20 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:20 | 06:20 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:06 | 22:36 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:21 | 06:21 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:22 | 06:22 | 13:43 | 17:39 | 21:05 | 22:35 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Cincinnati
Sunrise
in Cincinnati
↑
6:18 AM
Sunset
in Cincinnati
↓
9:06 PM
Day Length
14h 48m
Dawn
in Cincinnati
5:46 AM
Dusk
in Cincinnati
9:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Cincinnati
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
65.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 12:45
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Distances & Clock Changes in Cincinnati
How Far Is Cincinnati From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 912 km | ENE (76deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,046 km | W (270deg) |
| London | 6,364 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,648 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,005 km | SE (144deg) |
| Moscow | 8,136 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,543 km | NW (325deg) |
| Dubai | 11,731 km | NE (37deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Cincinnati's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Cincinnati and you would surface in the open ocean, near 39.1deg S, 95.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cincinnati
What time is it in Cincinnati right now?
The current local time in Cincinnati is 04:53 on Monday, July 06, 2026. Cincinnati follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Cincinnati in?
Cincinnati uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Cincinnati local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is Cincinnati on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Cincinnati is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 06, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cincinnati today?
Today in Cincinnati: sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset is at 21:06, giving 14h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Cincinnati tonight?
The moon phase over Cincinnati tonight is Last Quarter with 65.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Cincinnati?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Cincinnati, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.