Current Local Time in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Baton Rouge follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Baton Rouge
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (26-34°C) and mild winters (6-16°C). High rainfall.
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📍About Baton Rouge Time Zone
Baton Rouge is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Baton Rouge serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Baton Rouge is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Baton Rouge, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard hours 9 AM to 5 PM. Government Quarter active. LSU campus drives weekend activity. local time. Baton Rouge observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Baton Rouge has a population of approximately 225K. The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Baton Rouge from abroad, use the country code +1 225. The primary language spoken is English.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Baton Rouge time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Baton Rouge ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Baton Rouge Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 30.45°, -91.15°
- • Calling Code: +1 225