Current Local Time in Lexington
Lexington, United States (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lexington 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 Lexington
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (23-31°C) and cool winters (-2 to 8°C). Four distinct seasons.
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📍About Lexington Time Zone
Lexington is located in the America/New York time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in United States, Lexington serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lexington is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lexington, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Keeneland racing season busy. Bourbon distilleries have tour hours. local time. Lexington observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Lexington has a population of approximately 320K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Lexington from abroad, use the country code +1 859. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lexington time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Lexington ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lexington Time
- • Time Zone: America/New_York (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 38.04°, -84.50°
- • Calling Code: +1 859