What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Time zones in Louisiana
| Zone | Offset | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| Central Time | CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5 |
Cities in Louisiana
| City | Time zone | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Central Time | |
| Baton Rouge | Central Time | |
| Shreveport | Central Time |
Daylight saving time
Yes. Louisiana changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
Neighbouring states
- Texas: Central Time, Mountain Time
- Arkansas: Central Time
- Mississippi: Central Time
Other states on Central Time
Questions people ask
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana is in the Central Time Zone, CST, UTC−6 / CDT, UTC−5.
Does Louisiana observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Louisiana changes clocks on the second Sunday in March and the first Sunday in November.
What time is it in Louisiana right now?
The live clock above shows the current time in Louisiana.