Current Time in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana, home to about 383,000 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
6:58 AM / 6:36 PM
Population
383,000
New Orleans 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 New Orleans in?
New Orleans is in the Central Time zone.
Does New Orleans observe daylight saving time?
Yes, New Orleans observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.
What time does the sun rise and set in New Orleans today?
Today, sunrise in New Orleans is around 6:58 AM and sunset is around 6:36 PM local time.
When do clocks next change in New Orleans?
Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.