Time in Central now
8:02AMCST
CSTUTC−6−1 h vs New York (you)America/Chicago
- Next clock change: Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM (CDT, UTC−5)
- Next clock change: Sunday, November 7, 2027: at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM (CST, UTC−6)
Clock rules in Central
Central keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Louisiana.
Local mean solar time at 91.04° W is UTC−6:04, within 4 min of standard time: the sun is highest at about noon (1:00 PM in summer).
Central has kept the same clocks as Chicago since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Chicago page.
Time difference from Central
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Central | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,580 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,900 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,580 km | 6:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,010 km | 7:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,190 km | 10:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Nassau | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,480 km | 9:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Mexico City | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,480 km | 8:02 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | −1 h |
| London | World cities | 2:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 7:32 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 10:02 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in Central overlap yours today.
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Places near Central
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Central |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 19 km south-west | same clock |
| Lafayette | 101 km west | same clock |
| Metairie Terrace | 105 km south-east | same clock |
| Metairie | 106 km south-east | same clock |
| New Orleans | 114 km south-east | same clock |
| Jackson | 210 km north | same clock |
| Mobile | 287 km east | same clock |
| Beaumont | 299 km west | same clock |
| Jacksonville | 899 km east | 1 h ahead |
| Monterrey MX | 1,058 km south-west | same time in January, 1 h behind in July |
| Havana CU | 1,190 km south-east | 2 h ahead in January, 1 h ahead in July |
Central at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceLouisiana
- Population28,295
- Coordinates30.55° N, 91.04° W
- Elevation20 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in Central now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. Central is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What is Central time in UTC?
Central is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer: its clocks are 6 hours behind UTC in winter and 5 hours behind UTC in summer.
What time zone is Central in?
Central keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Louisiana. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.
What is the time difference between Central and Italy?
Central is 7 hours behind Italy all year.
What is the time difference between Central and Canada?
Central is 1 hour behind Canada all year.