Current Time in Louisville, United States
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Sunday, November 1, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Louisville time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Kentucky/Louisville
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
38.25° N, 85.76° W
Sunrise
7:09 AM
Sunset
5:43 PM
Sun times for Nov 1, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville to New York | Same time | |
| Louisville to London | +5 hours | |
| Louisville to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Louisville to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Louisville to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Louisville. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Louisville
What time zone is Louisville in?
Louisville is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/Kentucky/Louisville). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Louisville 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 Louisville and New York?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, New York and Louisville are on the same time. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Louisville?
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:43 PM local time, giving 10 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Louisville?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Louisville follows Eastern Time.