Time Now in Lexington, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 37.99° N, 84.48° W
Elevation: 295 m above sea level
Population rank: #110 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Kentucky
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
Lexington 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 Lexington, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lexington
Daylight Hours in Lexington
Lexington gets 14h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lexington is at 06:22 and sunset in Lexington is at 21:03.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lexington and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Lexington
What is the current local time in Lexington?
The live local time in Lexington is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lexington currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Lexington in?
Lexington uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Lexington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lexington is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Lexington's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lexington.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:24 | 06:22 | 13:42 | 17:36 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:25 | 06:22 | 13:43 | 17:36 | 21:03 | 22:33 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:26 | 06:23 | 13:43 | 17:36 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:27 | 06:24 | 13:43 | 17:36 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:28 | 06:24 | 13:43 | 17:37 | 21:02 | 22:32 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:29 | 06:25 | 13:43 | 17:37 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:30 | 06:26 | 13:43 | 17:37 | 21:01 | 22:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Lexington
Sunrise
in Lexington
↑
6:22 AM
Sunset
in Lexington
↓
9:03 PM
Day Length
14h 40m
Dawn
in Lexington
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Lexington
9:34 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Lexington
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
52.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:50
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Distances & Clock Changes in Lexington
How Far Is Lexington From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 949 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Los Angeles | 3,051 km | W (272deg) |
| London | 6,448 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,729 km | NE (49deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,902 km | SE (144deg) |
| Moscow | 8,245 km | NNE (30deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,649 km | NW (325deg) |
| Dubai | 11,830 km | NE (38deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lexington?
Lexington next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lexington's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lexington and you would surface in the open ocean, near 38.0deg S, 95.5deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington
What time is it in Lexington right now?
The current local time in Lexington is 10:32 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Lexington follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Lexington in?
Lexington 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 Lexington?
Is Lexington on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lexington is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lexington today?
Today in Lexington: sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset is at 21:03, giving 14h 40m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Lexington tonight?
The moon phase over Lexington tonight is Last Quarter with 52.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Lexington?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lexington, clocks run about 1h 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.