What time is it in New Orleans right now?

New Orleans 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 New Orleans in?

New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:19 AM and sets at about 7:53 PM local time in New Orleans, giving roughly 13h 34m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:07 PM.

United States · Louisiana

Current local time in New Orleans

New Orleans 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

New Orleans, Louisiana

04:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−5

New Orleans 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: 29.95°, -90.08°
Population: 362,701
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in New Orleans today

Computed from New Orleans'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: 6:19 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Solar noon: 1:07 PM
Day length: 13h 34m
Civil dawn: 5:49 AM
Civil dusk: 8:24 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:49 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:24 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

New Orleans time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	New Orleans is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	14h behind

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Working with New Orleans time

Scheduling across America/Chicago is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between New Orleans and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Chicago.Track clock changesSee exactly when New Orleans next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep New Orleans beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where New Orleans offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Chicago baked in, not guessed.

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New Orleanstime — questions & answers

What time is it in New Orleans right now?: New Orleans 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 New Orleans in?: New Orleans 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:19 AM and sets at about 7:53 PM local time in New Orleans, giving roughly 13h 34m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:07 PM.