Current Time in Baton Rouge, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
Baton Rouge time zone
Time Zone
Central Daylight Time (CDT)
IANA: America/Chicago
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (CDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
30.44° N, 91.19° W
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Sunset
7:04 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge to New York | +1 hour | |
| Baton Rouge to London | +6 hours | |
| Baton Rouge to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Baton Rouge to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Baton Rouge to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Baton Rouge. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Baton Rouge
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge is on Central Time (IANA time zone America/Chicago). It uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) as standard time and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) during daylight saving time.
Does Baton Rouge observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Baton Rouge and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Baton Rouge. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baton Rouge?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:51 AM and sets at 7:04 PM local time, giving 12 hours 14 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as Baton Rouge?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Baton Rouge follows Central Time.