Current Local Time in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
New Orleans 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 New Orleans
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot humid summers (27-33°C) and mild winters (8-17°C). Hurricane season Jun-Nov.
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📍About New Orleans Time Zone
New Orleans is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, New Orleans serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in New Orleans is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with New Orleans, consider that standard business hours are typically Bourbon Street never closes. Restaurants serve late. Some bars open 24 hours. local time. New Orleans observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
New Orleans has a population of approximately 390K (1.3M in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call New Orleans from abroad, use the country code +1 504. The primary language spoken is English, French Creole.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, New Orleans time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes New Orleans ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: New Orleans Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 29.95°, -90.07°
- • Calling Code: +1 504