Days in Paducah 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 Paducah
Paducah is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.0834° N, 88.6001° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,128 km (2,565 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,891 km (3,660 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,147 km (8,791 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,868 km (4,889 mi) west
Paducah 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 Paducah
The point on Earth exactly opposite Paducah is near Perth - when it's noon in Paducah, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Paducah
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Paducah
Paducah is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Paducah 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 Paducah
In Paducah, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 42m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 36m, a difference of roughly 5h 6m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Paducah's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Paducah at 37.08° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Paducah
With a population of 24,864, Paducah ranks as the 2095th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Paducah
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH / KPAH) is a regional airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Paducah.
Current local time at the airport is 09:20:25.
Daylight saving time changes in Paducah
Paducah 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 Paducah
Business hours in Paducah (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 Paducah
Compare time in Paducah with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Paducah
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Paducah in?
Paducah 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 Paducah at UTC-5.
What time is it in Paducah right now?
The current local time in Paducah is 09:20:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Paducah observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Paducah 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 Paducah?
Paducah is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Paducah?
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) is the nearest airport to Paducah, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:20:25.
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