Current Time in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge is a city in Louisiana, home to about 220,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.
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Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
7:02 AM / 6:40 PM
Population
220,000
Baton Rouge vs. other US and world cities
| 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 |
| London, UK | 8:42 PM BST | UTC+1 | 6 hours ahead |
| Paris, France | 9:42 PM CEST | UTC+2 | 7 hours ahead |
| Dubai, UAE | 11:42 PM GST | UTC+4 | 9 hours ahead |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge is in the Central Time zone.
Does Baton Rouge observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Baton Rouge observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in Baton Rouge today?
Today, sunrise in Baton Rouge is around 7:02 AM and sunset is around 6:40 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in Baton Rouge?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.