Current Time in Jackson, Mercer County, Kentucky, USA

1:16:10 AM

01:16:10

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

America/New_York

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Time zone details

Jackson is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Jackson

Sunrise7:18 AMSolar noon1:35 PMSunset7:51 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
Mercer County
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
2,356
Elevation
260 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
37° 49' N / 84° 52' W
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Clock changes in Jackson

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, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
12 hr 33 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
New MoonMoon illumination3%
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Saturday, September 12, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
12 hr 33 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(56.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
New Moon (3% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Thursday, September 10, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
12 hr 33 min2 min 23 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 30 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 28 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 26 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 23 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 21 min2 min 25 sec shorter than the previous day
12 hr 18 min2 min 24 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Jackson

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Upcoming public holidays in Kentucky

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

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Jackson in?
Jackson currently uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Its IANA time zone is America/New_York.
When is the next clock change in Jackson?
Clocks in Jackson 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 Jackson currently on daylight saving time?
Jackson is observing daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Jackson right now?
Jackson is currently UTC−04:00