Current Time in Louisiana

10:02:43
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Central Time · UTC-6 · CST

Louisiana uses Central Time (UTC-6). The state observes daylight saving time, shifting clocks forward by one hour from March to November.

Time Zone Details

StateLouisiana (LA)
Time ZoneCentral Time
IANA IDAmerica/Chicago
Current OffsetUTC-6
AbbreviationCST
DSTNot currently active (standard time)

Major Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans Baton Rouge Shreveport Lafayette Lake Charles

Time Differences from Louisiana

CityCurrent TimeDifference
London 16:02 6h ahead
Tokyo 01:02 15h ahead
Sydney 03:02 17h ahead
Dubai 20:02 10h ahead
Paris 17:02 7h ahead

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