Days in Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.8656° N, 87.4912° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,104 km (2,550 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,915 km (3,675 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,123 km (8,776 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,792 km (4,842 mi) west
Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hopkinsville is near Perth - when it's noon in Hopkinsville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hopkinsville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville
In Hopkinsville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 41m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 38m, a difference of roughly 5h 3m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hopkinsville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hopkinsville at 36.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hopkinsville
With a population of 32,205, Hopkinsville ranks as the 1606th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hopkinsville
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB / KOWB) is a regional airport located about 101 km (63 mi) from Hopkinsville.
Current local time at the airport is 09:24:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- 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-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Hopkinsville
Business hours in Hopkinsville (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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 Hopkinsville
Compare time in Hopkinsville with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Hopkinsville
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hopkinsville in?
Hopkinsville follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Hopkinsville at UTC-5.
What time is it in Hopkinsville right now?
The current local time in Hopkinsville is 09:24:06 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hopkinsville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hopkinsville?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) is the nearest airport to Hopkinsville, located about 101 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:24:06.
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