Days in Lexington 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 Lexington
Lexington is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.9887° N, 84.4777° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,229 km (2,628 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,790 km (3,598 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,248 km (8,853 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,412 km (4,606 mi) west
Lexington 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 Lexington
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lexington is near Perth - when it's noon in Lexington, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lexington
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lexington
Lexington is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Lexington 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 Lexington
In Lexington, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 48m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 31m, a difference of roughly 5h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lexington's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lexington at 37.99° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lexington
With a population of 320,347, Lexington ranks as the 66th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lexington
Blue Grass Airport (LEX / KLEX) is a regional airport serving Lexington directly.
Current local time at the airport is 10:20:26.
Daylight saving time changes in Lexington
Lexington 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 Lexington
Business hours in Lexington (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 Lexington
Compare time in Lexington with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Lexington
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lexington in?
Lexington 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 Lexington at UTC-4.
What time is it in Lexington right now?
The current local time in Lexington is 10:20:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lexington observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lexington 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 Lexington?
Lexington is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lexington?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the airport serving Lexington. The current local time at the airport is 10:20:26.
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