| State: | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation: | LA |
| State Capital: | Baton Rouge |
| Country: | United States |
| Time Zones: | 1 |
Time Zone Currently Being Used in Louisiana
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | New Orleans | Thu, 5:37:38 am |
Central Time in Louisiana
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Thu, 5:37:38 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zone Not Currently Being Observed in Louisiana
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
The above time zone is used during other parts of the year. It will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.

Louisiana
5:3738am
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