Time in Princeton, United States now
3:54:49 PM
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 6:45 AM ↓ 6:38 PM
Day length 11h 53m
Solar noon 12:41 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Kentucky (8)
Princeton facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.1092, -87.8820
- Population
- 6,174
Frequently asked
What time is it in Princeton right now?
The current local time in Princeton is shown above and updates live every second. Princeton is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Princeton in?
Princeton uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Princeton on daylight saving time?
Yes. Princeton is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Princeton and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Princeton (New York is currently 4:54 PM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
