Current time in New Orleans, United States
- Time zone
- Central Standard Time (CST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−6
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 6:22 AM · 5:06 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 29.95° N, 90.07° W
Time difference from New Orleans
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | New Orleans is 6 hours behind | 12:32 AM |
| London | New Orleans is 6 hours behind | 12:32 AM |
| New York | New Orleans is 1 hour behind | 7:32 PM |
| Los Angeles | New Orleans is 2 hours ahead | 4:32 PM |
| Dubai | New Orleans is 10 hours behind | 4:32 AM |
| Manila | New Orleans is 14 hours behind | 8:32 AM |
| Tokyo | New Orleans is 15 hours behind | 9:32 AM |
| Sydney | New Orleans is 17 hours behind | 11:32 AM |
New Orleans time zone: questions
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans, United States uses Central Standard Time (CST), which is UTC−6 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Chicago.
Does New Orleans use daylight saving time?
Yes. New Orleans uses UTC−6 in standard time and UTC−5 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between New Orleans and UTC?
New Orleans is 6 hours behind UTC (UTC−6).
What time is sunrise and sunset in New Orleans today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in New Orleans at 6:22 AM and sets at 5:06 PM, giving 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in New Orleans?
Most offices in New Orleans open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in New Orleans
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Veterans Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in the United States
- New York 7:32 PM
- Los Angeles 4:32 PM
- Chicago 6:32 PM
- Washington, D.C. 7:32 PM
- San Francisco 4:32 PM
- Las Vegas 4:32 PM
- Miami 7:32 PM
- Boston 7:32 PM
- Dallas 6:32 PM
- Houston 6:32 PM
- Seattle 4:32 PM
- Atlanta 7:32 PM
- Denver 5:32 PM
- Honolulu 2:32 PM
- Phoenix 5:32 PM
- Austin 6:32 PM
- Orlando 7:32 PM
- San Diego 4:32 PM
- Philadelphia 7:32 PM
- Anchorage 3:32 PM
- Detroit 7:32 PM
- Nashville 6:32 PM
- Portland 4:32 PM
- San Jose 4:32 PM
- Charlotte 7:32 PM
- Columbus 7:32 PM
- Minneapolis 6:32 PM
- Salt Lake City 5:32 PM
- San Antonio 6:32 PM
- Indianapolis 7:32 PM
Other places on UTC−6 right now
- Chicago 6:32 PM
- Mexico City 6:32 PM
- Dallas 6:32 PM
- Houston 6:32 PM
- Austin 6:32 PM
- Calgary 6:32 PM
- Nashville 6:32 PM
- Edmonton 6:32 PM
- Guadalajara 6:32 PM
- Minneapolis 6:32 PM
- San Antonio 6:32 PM
- Monterrey 6:32 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:32 AM
- Tokyo 9:32 AM
- Paris 1:32 AM
- Dubai 4:32 AM
- Manila 8:32 AM
- Sydney 11:32 AM
- Seoul 9:32 AM
- Toronto 7:32 PM
- Beijing 8:32 AM
- Berlin 1:32 AM
- Shanghai 8:32 AM
- Bangkok 7:32 AM
- Delhi 6:02 AM
- Moscow 3:32 AM
- Mumbai 6:02 AM
- Rome 1:32 AM
- Amsterdam 1:32 AM
- Istanbul 3:32 AM
- Madrid 1:32 AM
- Melbourne 11:32 AM
- Mexico City 6:32 PM
- São Paulo 9:32 PM
- Jakarta 7:32 AM
- Kuala Lumpur 8:32 AM