SportsChurchill Downs, Louisville
Your local time (UTC)
Sat, May 01, 2027, 10:45 PM UTC
Official time (America/New_York)
Sat, May 01, 2027, 06:45 PM EDT
Live countdown
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Days
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Hours
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Local start time
What time is Kentucky Derby 2027?
Official schedule, local time conversion, live countdown, and calendar save link.
Quick answer
Kentucky Derby 2027 is listed for Sat, May 01, 2027, 06:45 PM EDT. In your timezone, that is Sat, May 01, 2027, 10:45 PM UTC.
Venue or reference location: Churchill Downs, Louisville.
Time details
- Official timezone
- America/New_York
- Your timezone
- UTC
- Category
- Sports
About Kentucky Derby 2027
The Kentucky Derby is traditionally held on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
Sports start times often depend on the host city, broadcast schedule, and local venue time. This page converts the official listing into a clean local answer so you can plan around kickoff, first pitch, tipoff, or the opening ceremony.
Detailed start time guide
Kentucky Derby 2027 is listed in its official event timezone, but fans often watch from other countries. This page converts the start time into your local timezone and keeps the countdown simple.
Official start time
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Host timezone
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FAQ
+ When is the Kentucky Derby 2027?
Saturday, May 1, 2027.
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