Current Time in Independence, Kentucky, USA

7:09:06 PM

19:09:06

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/New_York

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Independence is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Independence

Sunrise7:16 AMSolar noon1:34 PMSunset7:52 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 50 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
26,819
Elevation
274 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
38° 56' N / 84° 32' W
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Clock changes in Independence

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 20272030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 36 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
Nautical twilight
Astronomical twilight
New MoonMoon illumination0%
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Friday, September 11, 2026

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 36 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(55.4° 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 MoonThursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First QuarterFriday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 36 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 34 min2 min 29 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 31 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 29 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 26 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 24 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 21 min2 min 30 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Independence

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Time context

Independence follows the same clock and daylight-saving rules as Lexington-Fayette

Current time offsetUTC−04:00 (EDT)

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Upcoming public holidays in Kentucky

  1. Columbus Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

Nearby scheduled airports for Independence, Kentucky, USA

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International AirportCVGLarge airport · Serves Cincinnati / Covington15.9 km northwest

Source: OurAirports record · CVG / KCVG

About 15.9 km (9.9 mi) northwest of Independence

Scheduled airline service in source data

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken FieldLUKMedium airport · Serves Cincinnati20.7 km north-northeast

Source: OurAirports record · LUK / KLUK

About 20.7 km (12.9 mi) north-northeast of Independence

Scheduled airline service in source data

Blue Grass AirportLEXMedium airport · Serves Lexington101 km south

Source: OurAirports record · LEX / KLEX

About 101 km (62.8 mi) south of Independence

Scheduled airline service in source data

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Independence in?
Independence currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Independence?
Clocks in Independence move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Is Independence currently on daylight saving time?
Independence is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Independence right now?
Independence is currently UTC−04:00