What time is it in Lake Charles right now?

Lake Charles is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Lake Charles in?

Lake Charles uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.

What time do the sun rise and set in Lake Charles today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:35 AM and sets at about 8:02 PM local time in Lake Charles, giving roughly 13h 28m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.

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Current local time in Lake Charles

Lake Charles keeps time on the America/Chicago zone, currently UTC−5. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Lake Charles, Louisiana

09:53

Fri, Jul 31UTC−5

Lake Charles time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Chicago
Current UTC offset: UTC−5
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
Country: United States
Region: Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.21°, -93.20°
Population: 76,070
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Lake Charles today

Computed from Lake Charles's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Solar noon: 1:19 PM
Day length: 13h 28m
Civil dawn: 6:04 AM
Civil dusk: 8:33 PM
Golden hour ends: 7:04 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:33 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Lake Charles time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Lake Charles is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:53 AM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:53 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:53 PM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	11:53 PM	14h behind

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Working with Lake Charles time

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Lake Charlestime — questions & answers

What time is it in Lake Charles right now?: Lake Charles is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Lake Charles in?: Lake Charles uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.
What time do the sun rise and set in Lake Charles today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:35 AM and sets at about 8:02 PM local time in Lake Charles, giving roughly 13h 28m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:19 PM.