Current time in New Orleans, United States

Time in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
2:09 AM
 

New Orleans 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
7:05 AM
Sunset today
6:24 PM
Region
Louisiana
Coordinates
30.00°N, 90.04°W

Time difference from New Orleans

CityTime nowDifference
New York3:09 AM, Tue1 hour ahead
Los Angeles12:09 AM, Tue2 hours behind
London8:09 AM, Tue6 hours ahead
Paris9:09 AM, Tue7 hours ahead
Dubai11:09 AM, Tue9 hours ahead
Delhi12:39 PM, Tue10:30 hours ahead
Tokyo4:09 PM, Tue14 hours ahead
Sydney6:09 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 New Orleans in?

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

Does New Orleans 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 New Orleans and New York?

New Orleans is currently 1 hour behind New York.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and London?

New Orleans is currently 6 hours behind London.

What time is sunrise and sunset in New Orleans today?

Today the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:24 PM local time.

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