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Weather Forecast for Morehead (Kentucky)
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Forecast Overview
Thu May 2 
86°F 57°F 30°C 14°C More sun than clouds.
detailsFri May 3 
72°F 63°F 22°C 17°C Chance of rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsSat May 4 
73°F 55°F 23°C 13°C Chance of light rain in the morning and in the afternoon.
detailsSun May 5 
75°F 57°F 24°C 14°C Chance of rain in the afternoon.
detailsMon May 6 77°F 59°F 25°C 15°C Chance of rain in the afternoon.
detailsTue May 7 77°F 61°F 25°C 16°C Chance of rain in the afternoon and late at night.
detailsWed May 8 
81°F 64°F 27°C 18°C Chance of rain at various times.
detailsThu May 9 
82°F 64°F 28°C 18°C Chance of rain in the afternoon.
detailsFri May 10 
75°F 61°F 24°C 16°C Chance of heavy rain in the morning.
detailsSat May 11 
64°F 50°F 18°C 10°C Considerable cloudiness.
detailsSun May 12 64°F 46°F 18°C 8°C Chance of light rain before sunrise.
detailsMon May 13 
66°F 39°F 19°C 4°C A few passing clouds.
detailsTue May 14 
73°F 48°F 23°C 9°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsWed May 15 70°F 54°F 21°C 12°C Chance of light rain in the afternoon and in the evening.
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Detailed Forecast
| Thursday, May 2 | sunrise: 06:36 sunset: 20:25 |
| Low around 57°F (14°C), high around 85°F (30°C). More sun than clouds. Wind: 5 mph (7 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 |  | Mostly clear. | 60°F (16°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 87% | 0.293% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. | 58°F (14°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 90% | 0.293% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 62°F (17°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 81% | 0.294% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 77°F (25°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 51% | 0.292% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | 84°F (29°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 37% | 0.289% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 84°F (29°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 37% | 0.286% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 72°F (22°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 74% | 0.287% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 66°F (19°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 77% | 0.288% |
| Friday, May 3 | sunrise: 06:35 sunset: 20:26 |
| Low around 63°F (17°C), high around 72°F (22°C). Chance of rain from 8 am to 5 pm. The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.33 in (8.4375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 8 mph (12 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 64°F (18°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 82% | 0.289% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 81% | 0.29% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 66°F (19°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 80% | 0.29% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 76% | 0.29% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 94% | 0.291% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of rain. Precipitation: 0.14 in (3.5625 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 94% | 0.317% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.75 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 98% | 0.316% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2.125 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 98% | 0.321% |
| Saturday, May 4 | sunrise: 06:34 sunset: 20:27 |
| Low around 56°F (13°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Chance of light rain in the morning and early afternoon (between 8 am and 2 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). Partly cloudy skies. Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 62°F (17°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 99% | 0.314% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Partly cloudy. | 57°F (14°C) | 5 mph (7 km/h) | 99% | 0.31% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. | 59°F (15°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 98% | 0.308% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 76% | 0.306% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 71°F (22°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 70% | 0.304% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 71°F (21°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 72% | 0.302% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. | 66°F (19°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 88% | 0.301% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Clear. | 60°F (16°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 96% | 0.302% |
| Sunday, May 5 | sunrise: 06:32 sunset: 20:28 |
| Low around 58°F (14°C), high around 75°F (24°C). Chance of rain early in the afternoon (between 11 am and 2 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.19 in (4.9375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 4 mph (7 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (15°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 96% | 0.302% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (14°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 97% | 0.302% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. | 61°F (16°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 93% | 0.301% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 70°F (21°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 76% | 0.3% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.12 in (2.9375 mm). | 71°F (22°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 81% | 0.31% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). | 74°F (24°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 68% | 0.308% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 68°F (20°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 83% | 0.305% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 62°F (17°C) | 3 mph (6 km/h) | 95% | 0.304% |
| Monday, May 6 | sunrise: 06:31 sunset: 20:29 |
| Low around 58°F (15°C), high around 76°F (25°C). Chance of rain early in the afternoon (between 11 am and 2 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.22 in (5.6875 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 5 mph (8 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 60°F (16°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.304% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (15°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 98% | 0.303% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 61°F (16°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 94% | 0.303% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 73°F (23°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 68% | 0.301% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). | 74°F (23°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 78% | 0.303% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.15 in (3.6875 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 89% | 0.323% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 91% | 0.315% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 63°F (17°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 93% | 0.312% |
| Tuesday, May 7 | sunrise: 06:30 sunset: 20:30 |
| Low around 60°F (16°C), high around 78°F (25°C). Chance of rain during the afternoon (between 11 am and 5 pm) and again at night (after 8 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.17 in (4.25 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Mostly clear. | 61°F (16°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.31% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. | 60°F (16°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 98% | 0.309% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.309% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 69°F (21°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 88% | 0.308% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 75°F (24°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 74% | 0.306% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.8125 mm). | 76°F (24°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 76% | 0.306% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 77% | 0.305% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 95% | 0.309% |
| Wednesday, May 8 | sunrise: 06:29 sunset: 20:31 |
| Low around 65°F (18°C), high around 81°F (27°C). Chance of rain in the morning from 11 pm to 2 am and from 8 am to 11 am and late in the afternoon (between 2 pm and 5 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.38 in (9.5625 mm). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.13 in (3.1875 mm). | 66°F (19°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 97% | 0.33% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2.0625 mm). | 65°F (19°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 98% | 0.328% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 66°F (19°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 98% | 0.32% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 75°F (24°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 69% | 0.316% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Sunny. | 79°F (26°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 52% | 0.311% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 75°F (24°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 79% | 0.308% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 89% | 0.308% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Clear. Precipitation: 0.13 in (3.375 mm). | 69°F (20°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 97% | 0.328% |
| Thursday, May 9 | sunrise: 06:28 sunset: 20:32 |
| Low around 65°F (18°C), high around 82°F (28°C). Chance of rain late in the afternoon (between 2 pm and 5 pm). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 0.86 in (21.875 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. Precipitation: 0.1 in (2.625 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 98% | 0.332% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1.125 mm). | 65°F (18°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 99% | 0.33% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 67°F (20°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 98% | 0.323% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | More clouds than sun. | 75°F (24°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 80% | 0.319% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 77°F (25°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 88% | 0.316% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.28 in (7.1875 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 89% | 0.347% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. Precipitation: 0.3 in (7.6875 mm). | 72°F (22°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 93% | 0.352% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Times of clear skies and clouds. Precipitation: 0.07 in (1.75 mm). | 67°F (19°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 98% | 0.345% |
| Friday, May 10 | sunrise: 06:27 sunset: 20:33 |
| Low around 61°F (16°C), high around 74°F (24°C). Chance of heavy rain in the morning (before 5 am and from 8 am to 11 am). The precipitation may fall as scattered showers of varying intensity. Estimated precipitation: 1.3 in (33.125 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 15 mph (23 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of scattered rain showers. Precipitation: 0.09 in (2.25 mm). | 68°F (20°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 95% | 0.344% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Chance of heavy rain. Precipitation: 1.12 in (28.5625 mm). | 63°F (17°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 97% | 0.42% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 96% | 0.376% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 69°F (21°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 93% | 0.364% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 74°F (23°C) | 15 mph (23 km/h) | 59% | 0.356% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 73°F (23°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 55% | 0.349% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. | 65°F (18°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 75% | 0.346% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 61°F (16°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 79% | 0.343% |
| Saturday, May 11 | sunrise: 06:26 sunset: 20:33 |
| Low around 51°F (10°C), high around 65°F (18°C). Estimated precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). Considerable cloudiness. Wind: 12 mph (20 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 53°F (12°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 96% | 0.341% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 51°F (11°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 96% | 0.34% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 52°F (11°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 86% | 0.338% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 59°F (15°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 54% | 0.335% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 59°F (15°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 55% | 0.333% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 56°F (14°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 69% | 0.331% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 52°F (11°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 76% | 0.331% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 52°F (11°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 77% | 0.33% |
| Sunday, May 12 | sunrise: 06:25 sunset: 20:34 |
| Low around 47°F (8°C), high around 65°F (18°C). Chance of light rain between 11 pm and 2 am. Estimated precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5625 mm). More clouds than sun. Wind: 11 mph (17 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 50°F (10°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 92% | 0.329% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 50°F (10°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 98% | 0.329% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 48°F (9°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 96% | 0.328% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 60°F (16°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 56% | 0.327% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Times of sun and clouds. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 64°F (18°C) | 11 mph (17 km/h) | 47% | 0.324% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 62°F (17°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 51% | 0.323% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. | 55°F (13°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 61% | 0.323% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 50°F (10°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 76% | 0.323% |
| Monday, May 13 | sunrise: 06:24 sunset: 20:35 |
| Low around 40°F (4°C), high around 67°F (19°C). A few passing clouds. Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Clear. | 43°F (6°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 91% | 0.322% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Clear. | 41°F (5°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 93% | 0.322% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Sunny. | 46°F (8°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 72% | 0.322% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Sunny. | 60°F (15°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 46% | 0.321% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Mostly sunny, with a few passing clouds. | 65°F (19°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 40% | 0.319% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 66°F (19°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 45% | 0.317% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Sunny. | 59°F (15°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 70% | 0.317% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 51°F (10°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 90% | 0.317% |
| Tuesday, May 14 | sunrise: 06:23 sunset: 20:36 |
| Low around 48°F (9°C), high around 73°F (23°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 52°F (11°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 82% | 0.317% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 50°F (10°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 83% | 0.317% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Mostly sunny. | 52°F (11°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 79% | 0.317% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Mostly cloudy. | 66°F (19°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 52% | 0.316% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (22°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 41% | 0.315% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Overcast. | 71°F (22°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 44% | 0.313% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Overcast. | 62°F (17°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 78% | 0.313% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. | 56°F (13°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 80% | 0.313% |
| Wednesday, May 15 | sunrise: 06:23 sunset: 20:37 |
| Low around 53°F (12°C), high around 70°F (21°C). Chance of light rain late in the afternoon and in the evening (between 2 pm and 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.07 in (1.875 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 6 mph (9 km/h). |
| Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
| 23:00 02:00 | | Overcast. | 55°F (13°C) | 3 mph (6 km/h) | 79% | 0.313% |
| 02:00 05:00 | | Overcast. | 54°F (12°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 82% | 0.313% |
| 05:00 08:00 | | Overcast. | 58°F (15°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 78% | 0.313% |
| 08:00 11:00 | | Overcast. | 64°F (18°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 66% | 0.312% |
| 11:00 14:00 | | Overcast. | 69°F (20°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 54% | 0.312% |
| 14:00 17:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 61°F (16°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 89% | 0.311% |
| 17:00 20:00 | | Chance of light rain. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm). | 57°F (14°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 97% | 0.312% |
| 20:00 23:00 | | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.4375 mm). | 55°F (13°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 99% | 0.313% |
Morehead (latitude 38°11'N, longitude 083°26'W)
Local Time:
Morehead is in the "America/New_York" timezone.
The "America/New_York" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in DST (since Sunday, 10 March 2024, 03:00 AM local time). During DST, the timezone abbreviation is EDT and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -4:00 hours.
Morehead will exit DST (returning to standard time) on Sunday, 3 November 2024, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local standard time. During ST, the timezone abbreviation is EST and the offset to UTC will be -5:00 hours.