Current Time in New Orleans, United States

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

CST

IANA Identifier

America/Chicago

UTC Offset

UTC−6

Country

United States (US)

Location Details

Coordinates

29.9511°, -90.0715°

Population

384K

Nearby Airports

• Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) — 19 km

Nearby Cities

• Austin — United States
• Chicago — United States
• Dallas — United States
• Houston — United States
• Memphis — United States
• Milwaukee — United States
• Minneapolis — United States
• Nashville — United States

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is New Orleans in?

New Orleans is in the CST time zone (America/Chicago), which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does New Orleans observe Daylight Saving Time?

New Orleans uses the America/Chicago IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in New Orleans?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in New Orleans, United States. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for New Orleans?

New Orleans has a UTC offset of UTC−6. This means it is 6 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve New Orleans?

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).