Current local time in Louisville, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Kentucky/Louisville), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 243,639.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Kentucky |
| Coordinates: | 38°15′N / 85°46′W |
| Population: | 243,639 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Louisville
| IANA time zone: | America/Kentucky/Louisville |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Louisville is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Louisville today
| Sunrise: | 07:59 |
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| Sunset: | 18:55 |
| Solar noon: | 13:27 |
| Day length: | 10h 56m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:32 – 19:22 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Louisville
- London−5 hLouisville is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeLouisville is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hLouisville is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Louisville time
What time zone is Louisville in?
Louisville uses the IANA time zone America/Kentucky/Louisville (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Louisville observe daylight saving time?
Louisville is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Louisville and London?
Right now Louisville is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Louisville and New York?
Right now Louisville and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.