Time in Independence, United States now
5:09:44 PM
Sunday, August 30, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Time zone
EDT
UTC-04:00
America/New_York
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:05 AM ↓ 8:11 PM
Day length 13h 6m
Solar noon 1:38 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Kentucky (8)
Independence facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.9431, -84.5441
- Population
- 26,819
Frequently asked
What time is it in Independence right now?
The current local time in Independence is shown above and updates live every second. Independence is on EDT (UTC-04:00).
What time zone is Independence in?
Independence uses the America/New_York time zone, currently EDT (UTC-04:00).
Is Independence on daylight saving time?
Yes. Independence is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT, UTC-04:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Independence and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is −3h relative to Independence (Los Angeles is currently 2:09 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
