Current time in Lake Charles, United States

Time in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
3:05 AM
 

Lake Charles time zone and facts

Time zone
Chicago Time (CDT)
UTC offset
UTC−5
Daylight saving
Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunrise today
7:18 AM
Sunset today
6:36 PM
Region
Louisiana
Coordinates
30.23°N, 93.22°W

Time difference from Lake Charles

CityTime nowDifference
New York4:05 AM, Tue1 hour ahead
Los Angeles1:05 AM, Tue2 hours behind
London9:05 AM, Tue6 hours ahead
Paris10:05 AM, Tue7 hours ahead
Dubai12:05 PM, Tue9 hours ahead
Delhi1:35 PM, Tue10:30 hours ahead
Tokyo5:05 PM, Tue14 hours ahead
Sydney7:05 PM, Tue16 hours ahead

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Upcoming public holidays in United States

  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Veterans Day
  • Thu, Nov 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day
  • Fri, Dec 25, 2026 Christmas Day
  • Fri, Jan 1, 2027 New Year's Day
  • Mon, Jan 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Lake Charles in?

Lake Charles uses Chicago Time (IANA zone America/Chicago). Right now the local time is UTC−5.

Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back by 1 hour.

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and New York?

Lake Charles is currently 1 hour behind New York.

What is the time difference between Lake Charles and London?

Lake Charles is currently 6 hours behind London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Lake Charles today?

Today the sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 6:36 PM local time.

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