What time is it in Cincinnati right now?

Cincinnati is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Cincinnati in?

Cincinnati uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Cincinnati observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.

What time do the sun rise and set in Cincinnati today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:37 AM and sets at about 8:51 PM local time in Cincinnati, giving roughly 14h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:45 PM.

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Current local time in Cincinnati

Cincinnati keeps time on the America/New_York zone, currently UTC−4. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Cincinnati, Ohio

05:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−4

Cincinnati time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/New_York
Current UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−5
Country: United States
Region: Ohio
Coordinates: 39.13°, -84.51°
Population: 311,097
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Cincinnati today

Computed from Cincinnati's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sunset: 8:51 PM
Solar noon: 1:45 PM
Day length: 14h 14m
Civil dawn: 6:02 AM
Civil dusk: 9:26 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:10 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:17 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Cincinnati time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Cincinnati is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	3h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	5h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	8h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	13h behind

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Working with Cincinnati time

Scheduling across America/New_York is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Cincinnati and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/New_York.Track clock changesSee exactly when Cincinnati next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Cincinnati beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Cincinnati offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/New_York baked in, not guessed.

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Cincinnatitime — questions & answers

What time is it in Cincinnati right now?: Cincinnati is on America/New_York, currently UTC−4. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Cincinnati in?: Cincinnati uses the IANA time zone America/New_York, which is UTC−4 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Cincinnati observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−5.
What time do the sun rise and set in Cincinnati today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:37 AM and sets at about 8:51 PM local time in Cincinnati, giving roughly 14h 14m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:45 PM.