Time in New Orleans now
7:05AMCST
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 New Orleans
New Orleans keeps CST (UTC−6) in winter and CDT (UTC−5) in summer, like the whole of Louisiana.
Local mean solar time at 90.08° W is UTC−6, within 1 min of standard time: the sun is highest at about noon (1:00 PM in summer).
New Orleans 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 New Orleans
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs New Orleans | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | Capital · 1,550 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | Elsewhere in the United States · 1,880 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Los Angeles | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,690 km | 5:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Phoenix | Elsewhere in the United States · 2,110 km | 6:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | −2 h |
| Havana | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,080 km | 9:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +2 h | +2 h | +1 h |
| Nassau | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,370 km | 8:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Belmopan | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,420 km | 7:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | −1 h |
| London | World cities | 1:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +6 h | +6 h | +6 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +7 h | +7 h | +7 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 5:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +10 h | +10 h | +9 h |
| New Delhi | World cities | 6:35 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +11 h 30 min | +11 h 30 min | +10 h 30 min |
| Singapore | World cities | 9:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +14 h | +14 h | +13 h |
With JavaScript on, this line shows how office hours in New Orleans overlap yours today.
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Places near New Orleans
| Place | Distance | Clock vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Metairie | 8 km north-west | same clock |
| Metairie Terrace | 9 km west | same clock |
| Baton Rouge | 120 km north-west | same clock |
| Lafayette | 189 km west | same clock |
| Mobile | 212 km north-east | same clock |
| Jackson | 261 km north | same clock |
| Beaumont | 388 km west | same clock |
| Tuscaloosa | 433 km north-east | same clock |
| Jacksonville | 810 km east | 1 h ahead |
| Mérida MX | 1,000 km south | same time in January, 1 h behind in July |
| Havana CU | 1,077 km south-east | 2 h ahead in January, 1 h ahead in July |
New Orleans at a glance
- CountryUnited States
- State or provinceLouisiana
- Population362,701
- Coordinates29.95° N, 90.08° W
- Elevation0 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Chicago
- Standard timeCST (UTC−6)
- Daylight saving timeCDT (UTC−5)
- Calling code+1
Questions
What time is it in New Orleans now?
The clock at the top of this page shows it to the second. New Orleans is on UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer, 1 hour behind Washington.
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans time in UTC?
New Orleans 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.