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Time in Louisiana,USA

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Louisiana Local Time Info Now

Louisiana follows Central Time (CT) statewide, using UTC−6 during Standard Time and UTC−5 during Daylight Saving Time. The entire state remains in one time zone, shifting between CST and CDT each year according to the national DST schedule.

Louisiana Time Zone Information

  • Time Zone: Central Time (CT)

  • Standard Time: UTC−6

  • Daylight Saving Time: UTC−5

  • DST Observation: Yes, Louisiana observes Daylight Saving Time

  • IANA Time Zone ID: America/Chicago

  • Official reference: Louisiana on Wikipedia

Major cities following this time: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe.