Current Time in Baton Rouge, United States
Baton Rouge is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Baton Rouge
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Baton Rouge and other cities
Daylight saving time in Baton Rouge
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Baton Rouge time FAQ
What time is it in Baton Rouge right now?
Baton Rouge is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Baton Rouge, updated every second.
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Baton Rouge observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Baton Rouge and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Baton Rouge.
Other cities in USA
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.