Days in Owensboro are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Owensboro
Owensboro is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.7742° N, 87.1133° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,205 km (2,613 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,814 km (3,613 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,224 km (8,838 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,665 km (4,763 mi) west
Owensboro 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 Owensboro
The point on Earth exactly opposite Owensboro is near Perth - when it's noon in Owensboro, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Owensboro
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Owensboro
Owensboro is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Owensboro 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 Owensboro
In Owensboro, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 32m, a difference of roughly 5h 14m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Owensboro's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Owensboro at 37.77° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Owensboro
With a population of 59,042, Owensboro ranks as the 782nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Owensboro
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB / KOWB) is a regional airport serving Owensboro directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:22:11.
Daylight saving time changes in Owensboro
Owensboro 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 Owensboro
Business hours in Owensboro (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 Owensboro
Compare time in Owensboro with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Owensboro
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Owensboro in?
Owensboro 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 Owensboro at UTC-5.
What time is it in Owensboro right now?
The current local time in Owensboro is 09:22:11 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Owensboro observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Owensboro 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 Owensboro?
Owensboro is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Owensboro?
Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB) is the airport serving Owensboro. The current local time at the airport is 09:22:11.
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