Current Date And Time In Lexington, United States
Monday, 10 August 2026
19:34:39 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 320,347
District: Fayette County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Lexington, a city in Kentucky, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Lexington — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Lexington | |
| District / County | Fayette County | |
| State | Kentucky | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 320,347 | |
| Area | 739.57 km² (285.55 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Kentucky | #2 of 377 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 295 | |
| In Feet | 968 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 37.99 | |
| Longitude | -84.48 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.989° N 84.478° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 59' 19" N 84° 28' 40" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 59.32' N 84° 28.66' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Kentucky Capital | 42 km Northwest of Frankfort | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Harrow, Canada (469 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:47 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:38 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 51m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 40536 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/New_York | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1775-01-01 |
Lexington is a city situated in Kentucky, United States, within North America. It falls under Fayette County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Lexington as a District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Kentucky
The latitude and longitude of Lexington pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 295 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Lexington on the map
Lexington runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Lexington run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Lexington exchange rates
To ring a number in Lexington from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Lexington and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Lexington ranks #2 of 377 cities in Kentucky. It lies about 42 km Northwest of Frankfort, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Kentucky market. › Cities near Lexington
Lexington has a recorded population of approximately 320,347 people. That places it #2 of 377 cities with population data in Kentucky. Browse more cities in Kentucky for comparison.
Lexington spans approximately 739.57 square kilometers (285.55 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Lexington sits within Fayette County, is part of Kentucky in United States. It is classified as a District Headquarters.
Lexington keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:47 AM and sets around 05:38 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Lexington price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Lexington currency page.
Lexington is about 42 km Northwest of Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky. See cities near Lexington for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Lexington lands you closest to Harrow, Canada, about 469 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Lexington sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
