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Current Time in Baton Rouge, LA

Baton Rouge is a city in Louisiana, home to about 220,000 people. It runs on Central Time, observing daylight saving time along with most of the country.

Time zone
Central Time
Daylight saving
Active now
Sunrise / Sunset
6:47 AM / 7:14 PM
Population
220,000

Baton Rouge vs. other US and world cities

LocationCurrent timeUTC offsetDifference
Eastern Time4:32 PM EDTUTC-41 hour ahead
Mountain Time2:32 PM MDTUTC-61 hour behind
Pacific Time1:32 PM PDTUTC-72 hours behind
Alaska Time12:32 PM AKDTUTC-83 hours behind
Hawaii-Aleutian Time10:32 AM HSTUTC-105 hours behind
Atlantic Time4:32 PM ASTUTC-41 hour ahead
Samoa Time9:32 AM GMT-11UTC-116 hours behind
Chamorro Time6:32 AM GMT+10UTC+1015 hours ahead
London, UK9:32 PM GMT+1UTC+16 hours ahead
Paris, France10:32 PM GMT+2UTC+27 hours ahead
Dubai, UAE12:32 AM GMT+4UTC+49 hours ahead

Other cities on Central Time

ChicagoHoustonSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthOklahoma CityNashville

Cities near Baton Rouge

New Orleans, LAGulfport, mississippiBiloxi, mississippiJackson, mississippiMobile, alabamaShreveport, LA

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Baton Rouge in?

Baton Rouge is in the Central Time zone.

Does Baton Rouge observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Baton Rouge observes daylight saving time, springing forward each March and falling back each November.

What time does the sun rise and set in Baton Rouge today?

Today, sunrise in Baton Rouge is around 6:47 AM and sunset is around 7:14 PM local time.

When do clocks next change in Baton Rouge?

Clocks next fall back on November 1, 2026.