Does Louisiana use daylight saving time?

Louisiana follows timezone rules defined for America/Chicago. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.

Which cities are covered in Louisiana?

Major cities include Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans.

Current Time in Louisiana, United States

Check the current local time in Louisiana, United States. View Louisiana time zone, daylight saving time information, and major cities such as Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

Current state time

02:58:42

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Major cities in Louisiana

Baton Rouge
Shreveport
New Orleans

Time zones and daylight saving

Louisiana currently uses America/Chicago.

Daylight saving changes depend on the local timezone rules. The live clock above always reflects the current local offset.

FAQ

Does Louisiana use daylight saving time?: Louisiana follows timezone rules defined for America/Chicago. Check the live clock and date above for the current offset.
Which cities are covered in Louisiana?: Major cities include Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans.