Your TimeLOCAL
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Detecting...DST
Eastern TimeET
1:40:06AM
UTC-4EDT
Central TimeCT
12:40:06AM
UTC-5CDT
Mountain TimeMT
11:40:06PM
UTC-6MDT
Pacific TimePT
10:40:06PM
UTC-7PDT
LAUS State Time Guide
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). It observes Daylight Saving Time from March to November.
Current Local Time in Louisiana
12:40:06AM
CDTUTC-5• DST Active
Primary ZoneCentral TimeCST / CDT
UTC OffsetUTC-6Daylight: UTC-5
Capital CityBaton RougeState Seat
Daylight SavingObservedMar – Nov
Major Cities & Metro Areas in Louisiana
New OrleansLA
CDTBaton RougeLA
CDTShreveportLA
CDTLafayetteLA
CDTLake CharlesLA
CDTNeighboring States & Time Zones
Check if traveling into adjacent states involves a time zone shift.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Time Zone
Official answers regarding Louisiana local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.
What time zone is Louisiana in?▼
Louisiana is entirely in the Central Time Zone (CT, UTC-6 standard, UTC-5 daylight). It observes Daylight Saving Time from March to November.
Does Louisiana observe Daylight Saving Time?▼
Yes, Louisiana observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks advance one hour on the second Sunday of March and fall back one hour on the first Sunday of November.
What is the current time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?▼
The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge, located in the Central Time (CST/CDT).