Current Time in Metairie, United States
Metairie is on Central Standard Time – CST (UTC−6) right now. It switches to CDT (UTC−5) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Metairie
| Time zone | Central Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Chicago |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−6 in winter, UTC−5 in summer |
Time difference between Metairie and other cities
Daylight saving time in Metairie
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from CDT (UTC−5) to CST (UTC−6).
Full daylight saving time schedule for Metairie, including the rule each change follows.
Metairie time FAQ
What time is it in Metairie right now?
Metairie is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Metairie, updated every second.
What time zone is Metairie in?
Metairie is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does Metairie observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
What is the time difference between Metairie and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of Metairie.
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United States time zones
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.