Current local time in Baton Rouge, United States
The live clock above shows the time in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Region | Louisiana |
| Population | about 323,000 |
| Coordinates | 30.46° N, 91.14° W |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Abbreviation | CST / CDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 (winter) / UTC−5 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Baton Rouge uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | 6:02 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | 6:57 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Baton Rouge at about 12:13 PM in mid-January, and about 1:10 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun, because Baton Rouge sits at 91.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 90.0° W.
Baton Rouge time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour ahead | |
| Los Angeles | 2 hours behind | |
| London | 6 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 7 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 10 hours ahead in Jan, 9 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 11.5 hours ahead in Jan, 10.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 17 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Metairie | 109 km (67 mi) | same time |
| New Orleans | 118 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Jackson | 224 km (139 mi) | same time |
| Beaumont | 287 km (179 mi) | same time |
| Mobile | 297 km (184 mi) | same time |
| Shreveport | 337 km (210 mi) | same time |
| Pensacola | 376 km (234 mi) | same time |
Other cities in United States
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- Dallas
- Miami
- Boston
- Detroit
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Denver
- Seattle
- Irvine
- Pittsburgh
Questions people ask
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge is in the America/Chicago time zone, UTC−6, or UTC−5 during daylight saving time.
Does Baton Rouge have daylight saving time?
Baton Rouge uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−6 (CST) and UTC−5 (CDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Baton Rouge when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Baton Rouge's clocks follow a zone centred on 90.0° W, so on standard time they run about 5 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).