Where Are You?

Southern Indiana is the region of the state noted for rolling hills, limestone formations and caves, and the Hoosier National Forest. It is a large region comprised of 18 counties and hundreds of miles of efficient interstates, cruising highways, hilly rural roads and meandering byways. The northernmost point of the region is two hours south of Indianapolis. The eastern and southern part of Southern Indiana borders Kentucky and the winding Ohio River forms the border between Southern Indiana and the Bluegrass State. To the west, the Wabash River hugs Southern Indiana and borders neighboring Illinois.

 What Time Is It?

Time zones in Southern Indiana are a bit tricky. Most of the area observes Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Six counties in the western area of our region, however, observe Central Daylight Savings Time.

Perry, Spencer, Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey and Gibson counties observe what locals call “slow time” because C.D.S.T. is an hour “behind” E.D.S.T.

It is always a good idea to check with the attraction or festival before you plan to visit, so that you know how to set your watch to local time.

 What’s It Like Out?

Generally, Southern Indiana experiences temperate summers and comfortable springs. Fall in Southern Indiana is a great time for outdoor activities because the days are comfortable and the evenings are crisp. The average temperatures in July can range from 63 degrees to 88 degrees F. The average temperature in January ranges between 17 degrees and 35 degrees F.

 What’s Southern Indiana?

This web site is produced by the Southern Indiana Regional Marketing Co-op (SIRMC) a non-profit organization which formed a longstanding collaborative region of multiple Indiana counties. There are 17 destination marketing organizations that form the SIRMC partnership.