What Time Central Time Does The Kentucky Derby Start 2024. The post time for the 149th kentucky derby is set for 6:45 p.m. If you are lucky enough to live in los angeles or the pacific time zone, set your watch alarm for 3:57.
Et—last year, it began at 6:57 p.m. The kentucky derby is held annually on the first saturday in may at churchill downs in louisville, kentucky.