17:47:05

New Orleans

United States • Local Time

Saturday, December 27, 2025

CSTNight
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
17:02
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Currency
$ US Dollar
Phone Code
+1 504
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
17:02

Time in New Orleans

New Orleans, the Big Easy, operates on Central Standard Time (CST/UTC-6). This unique American city blends French, African, and Caribbean cultures into an intoxicating mix of jazz, cuisine, and celebration.

Daylight Saving Time

DST runs second Sunday of March to first Sunday of November.

Time Difference

New Orleans is UTC-6 (CST) / UTC-5 (CDT). When noon in NOLA: NYC 1 PM, London 6 PM, LA 10 AM.

Business Hours

Bourbon Street never closes. Restaurants serve late. Some bars open 24 hours.

Timezone Facts

Same timezone as Houston and Chicago. 1 hour behind Miami. Mardi Gras date varies each year.

World Cities

Visiting New Orleans?

February for Mardi Gras, April-May for Jazz Fest.

Ultimate Guide to New Orleans

390K populationEnglish, French CreoleCST

Unique French, African, and Caribbean cultural blend. Birthplace of jazz. Strong food culture.

🌡️Climate

Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (27-33°C) and mild winters (8-17°C). Hurricane season Jun-Nov.