Current Time in New Orleans, United States
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
CDTUTC-5
New Orleans 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
29.95° N, 90.08° W
Sunrise
6:47 AM
Sunset
7:00 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans to New York | +1 hour | |
| New Orleans to London | +6 hours | |
| New Orleans to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| New Orleans to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| New Orleans to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of New Orleans. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in New Orleans
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Orleans?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:47 AM and sets at 7:00 PM local time, giving 12 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
Is all of the United States on the same time as New Orleans?
No. The United States has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. New Orleans follows Central Time.