Current Time in Lexington, United States
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Lexington 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
37.99° N, 84.48° W
Sunrise
7:05 AM
Sunset
5:36 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington to London | +5 hours | |
| Lexington to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Lexington to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Lexington to Tokyo | +14 hours | |
| Lexington to Sydney | +16 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Lexington. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Lexington
What time zone is Lexington in?
Lexington 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 Lexington 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 Lexington and London?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, London is 5 hours ahead of Lexington. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Lexington?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:36 PM local time, giving 10 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Lexington?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Lexington follows Eastern Time.