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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -06:00 (CST) |
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What time is it in Lake Charles?
The current time in Lake Charles is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Lake Charles is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Lake Charles is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Lake Charles is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward 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 Lake Charles.
Time zone and clock changes in Lake Charles
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Lake Charles
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Lake Charles at 06:31 and sets at 17:21 (local time), giving 10 h 51 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:56.
More about Lake Charles
See the location and GPS coordinates of Lake Charles, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Lake Charles and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Lake Charles
What time is it in Lake Charles right now?
The current time in Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles.
Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?
Lake Charles is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Lake Charles is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Lake Charles?
Today, November 6, 2026, the sun rises in Lake Charles at 06:31 and sets at 17:21 (local time), giving 10 h 51 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:56.
