Current Time in Laurel
Mississippi, United States
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Laurel, Mississippi, United States — updated live every second. Laurel observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Laurel now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Laurel time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Laurel
What Time Is It in Laurel Right Now?
The current local time in Laurel, Mississippi, United States is 07:36:24 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Laurel observes the Central Daylight Time timezone (CDT, UTC-5). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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07:36:24 AM
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Laurel Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Laurel timezone details
- Timezone
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Identifier
- America/Chicago
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region / State
- Mississippi
Laurel is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard CDT time in the autumn.
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Laurel Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- CDT
- Full Name
- Central Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5
- IANA Zone
- America/Chicago
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Mississippi
Daylight Saving Time: Laurel is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Laurel is located in United States (Mississippi) and observes the America/Chicago time zone. The current UTC offset is UTC-5. Currently observing DST — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time (UTC-6 standard).
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