| State: | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | LA |
| State Capital: | Baton Rouge |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Time Zone Currently Being Used in Louisiana
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | New Orleans | Sat, 7:18:45 am |
Central Time in Louisiana
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Sat, 7:18:45 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zone Not Currently Being Observed in Louisiana
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Nov 1, 2026 |
The above time zone is used during other parts of the year. It will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
Louisiana
7:1845am
Saturday, April 11, 2026Time Zone News
- 2/19/2026 – US Eyes Permanent “Half-Daylight Saving Time”
- 2/3/2026 – DST 2026 Starts in the US
- 1/9/2026 – DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
- 10/2/2025 – DST Ends in the US 2025
- 9/11/2025 – DST 2025: Your Guide to the Clock Change
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