Current Time in New Orleans, United States
New Orleans 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 New Orleans
| 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 New Orleans and other cities
Daylight saving time in New Orleans
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 New Orleans, including the rule each change follows.
New Orleans time FAQ
What time is it in New Orleans right now?
New Orleans is on CST (UTC−6). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in New Orleans, updated every second.
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans is in Central Standard Time, abbreviated CST, UTC−6. Its IANA time zone id is America/Chicago.
Does New Orleans 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 New Orleans and New York?
New York is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
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United States time zones
Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.