Current Time in Louisiana
Louisiana runs on Central Time.
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Capital
Baton Rouge
Time zone(s)
Central Time
Daylight saving
Observed
Population
4,600,000
Cities in Louisiana
Louisiana vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 1 hour behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 2 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 3 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 5 hours behind |
| Atlantic Time | 3:42 PM AST | UTC-4 | 1 hour ahead |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 6 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 15 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana is entirely in the Central Time zone.
Does Louisiana observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Louisiana observes daylight saving time, following the same national schedule as most of the country.
What is Louisiana's capital and what time zone is it in?
Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital.