Time Baton Rouge - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 5 h (CDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 6 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 5 h (CDT) |
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What time is it in Baton Rouge?
The current time in Baton Rouge is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Baton Rouge is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Baton Rouge is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Baton Rouge is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Baton Rouge.
Time zone and clock changes in Baton Rouge
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Baton Rouge
Today, October 29, 2026, the sun rises in Baton Rouge at 07:16 and sets at 18:19 (local time), giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:48.
More about Baton Rouge
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Frequently asked questions about the time in Baton Rouge
What time is it in Baton Rouge right now?
The current time in Baton Rouge is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Baton Rouge and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Baton Rouge.
Does Baton Rouge observe daylight saving time?
Baton Rouge is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Baton Rouge is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Baton Rouge?
Today, October 29, 2026, the sun rises in Baton Rouge at 07:16 and sets at 18:19 (local time), giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:48.
