Current Time in Horse Cave, Hart County, Kentucky, USA

2:30:17 AM

02:30:17

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Horse Cave is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Horse Cave

Sunrise6:16 AMSolar noon11:27 AMSunset4:38 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 124 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Kentucky
County
Hart County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,344
Elevation
193 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
37° 10' N / 85° 54' W
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Clock changes in Horse Cave

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 22 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination0%
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Monday, November 9, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 22 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(35.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (0% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 22 min1 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 20 min1 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 18 min1 min 52 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 16 min1 min 50 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 14 min1 min 49 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 12 min1 min 47 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 11 min1 min 45 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Horse Cave

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Upcoming public holidays in Kentucky

  1. Veterans Day
  2. Thanksgiving Day
  3. Christmas Eve

Nearby places

Bowling GreenWarren County52 kmSWElizabethtownHardin County57 kmNRadcliffHardin County74 kmN
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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Horse Cave in?
Horse Cave uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Horse Cave?
Clocks in Horse Cave move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Horse Cave observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Horse Cave observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Horse Cave?
Horse Cave is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer