Current Time in Cincinnati, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Cincinnati time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/New_York
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
39.13° N, 84.51° W
Sunrise
7:07 AM
Sunset
5:34 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati to London | +5 hours | |
| Cincinnati to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Cincinnati to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Cincinnati to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Cincinnati to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Cincinnati. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Cincinnati
What time zone is Cincinnati in?
Cincinnati is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/New_York). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Cincinnati observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Cincinnati and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Cincinnati. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cincinnati?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 7:07 AM and sets at 5:34 PM local time, giving 10 hours 27 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Cincinnati?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Cincinnati follows Eastern Time.