Current Local Time in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Cincinnati follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/New_YorkData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Cincinnati
☀️Climate
Humid continental with hot summers (23-30°C) and cold winters (-4 to 5°C). Four seasons.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Cincinnati Time Zone
Cincinnati is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Cincinnati serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Cincinnati is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Cincinnati, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Over-the-Rhine has vibrant nightlife. Findlay Market closes at 6 PM. local time. Cincinnati observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Cincinnati has a population of approximately 310K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Cincinnati from abroad, use the country code +1 513. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Cincinnati time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Cincinnati ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Cincinnati Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 39.10°, -84.51°
- • Calling Code: +1 513