Current Time in Cincinnati, United States
Cincinnati is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Cincinnati
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
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| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/New_York |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Cincinnati and other cities
Daylight saving time in Cincinnati
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Cincinnati time FAQ
What time is it in Cincinnati right now?
Cincinnati is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Cincinnati, updated every second.
What time zone is Cincinnati in?
Cincinnati is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/New_York.
Does Cincinnati observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Cincinnati.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.