Days in Frankfort are currently getting shorter, about 17 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Frankfort
Frankfort is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 38.2009° N, 84.8733° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,253 km (2,643 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,766 km (3,583 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,271 km (8,868 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,425 km (4,614 mi) west
Frankfort lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Frankfort
The point on Earth exactly opposite Frankfort is near Perth - when it's noon in Frankfort, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Frankfort
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Frankfort
Frankfort is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Frankfort is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Frankfort
In Frankfort, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 49m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 30m, a difference of roughly 5h 19m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Frankfort's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Frankfort at 38.20° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Frankfort
With a population of 28,391, Frankfort ranks as the 1816th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Frankfort
Blue Grass Airport (LEX / KLEX) is a regional airport located about 30 km (18 mi) from Frankfort.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:08.
Daylight saving time changes in Frankfort
Frankfort uses the IANA time zone identifier America/New_York. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Frankfort
Business hours in Frankfort (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Frankfort
Compare time in Frankfort with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Frankfort
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Frankfort in?
Frankfort follows the America/New_York time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Frankfort at UTC-4.
What time is it in Frankfort right now?
The current local time in Frankfort is 10:24:08 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Frankfort observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Frankfort is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Frankfort?
Frankfort is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Frankfort?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the nearest airport to Frankfort, located about 30 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:08.
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