Time Louisiana - 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 Louisiana?
The current time in Louisiana is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Louisiana is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Louisiana is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
Time zone and clock changes in Louisiana
| 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 Louisiana
Today, September 26, 2026, the sun rises in Louisiana at 06:58 and sets at 18:59 (local time), giving 12 h 01 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:59.
More about Louisiana
See the location and GPS coordinates of Louisiana, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Louisiana and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Louisiana
What time is it in Louisiana right now?
The current time in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.
Does Louisiana observe daylight saving time?
Louisiana is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −5:00. The next clock change in Louisiana is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Louisiana?
Today, September 26, 2026, the sun rises in Louisiana at 06:58 and sets at 18:59 (local time), giving 12 h 01 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:59.
