Cities in Louisiana
Louisiana is in the Central time zone. Known for Mardi Gras, Cajun and Creole cuisine, jazz music, and the vibrant culture of New Orleans.
Cities in Louisiana span the America/Chicago time zone. There are 25 featured cities in Louisiana on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Louisiana is Baton Rouge. Louisiana is in the Central time zone. Known for Mardi Gras, Cajun and Creole cuisine, jazz music, and the vibrant culture of New Orleans.
Top Cities in Louisiana
Live times · 25 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Chicago.
All Cities in Louisiana
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Louisiana
How many cities are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has many cities. The top cities in Louisiana featured on WorldTimePage include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Metairie, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Slidell, New Iberia, Houma, Natchitoches, Opelousas, Ruston, Sulphur, Hammond, Mandeville, Covington, Thibodaux, Morgan City, Crowley, Bastrop, Minden, with Baton Rouge serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Louisiana in?
Louisiana uses the America/Chicago time zone. All major cities in Louisiana observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Louisiana?
The capital city of Louisiana is Baton Rouge. It is located in the America/Chicago time zone.
What are the largest cities in Louisiana?
The largest cities in Louisiana include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Metairie, Lafayette and more.
What is the current time in Louisiana?
The current time in Louisiana follows the America/Chicago time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Louisiana on this page.
Does Louisiana observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Louisiana observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (CST to CDT, UTC−6 to UTC−5) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November.
Is New Orleans on the same time as Chicago?
Yes. New Orleans, Louisiana and Chicago, Illinois are always on the same time — both observe Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
Are New Orleans, Shreveport, and Metairie on the same time?
Yes. New Orleans, Shreveport, and Metairie are all in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Louisiana follows this single time zone.
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Louisiana, with no time difference from other cities in the state.
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