Current Time in Louisiana, United States
Louisiana 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 Louisiana
| 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 Louisiana and other cities
Daylight saving time in Louisiana
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).
Louisiana time FAQ
What time is it in Louisiana right now?
Louisiana is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Louisiana, updated every second.
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Louisiana 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 Louisiana and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Louisiana.
Cities in Louisiana
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.