Time Now in Baton Rouge, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 30.44° N, 91.19° W
Elevation: 14 m above sea level
Population rank: #108 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Louisiana
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Chicago
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: CDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Baton Rouge is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC−06:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (CDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Baton Rouge, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Baton Rouge
Daylight Hours in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge gets 13h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Baton Rouge is at 06:12 and sunset in Baton Rouge is at 20:08.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 10m near the December solstice to 14h 06m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Baton Rouge
What is the current local time in Baton Rouge?
The live local time in Baton Rouge is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Baton Rouge currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Baton Rouge observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Baton Rouge is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jul ● | 04:34 | 06:12 | 13:10 | 16:47 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:35 | 06:12 | 13:10 | 16:47 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:36 | 06:13 | 13:10 | 16:48 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:36 | 06:14 | 13:10 | 16:48 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:37 | 06:14 | 13:11 | 16:48 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:38 | 06:15 | 13:11 | 16:48 | 20:07 | 21:37 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:39 | 06:15 | 13:11 | 16:48 | 20:06 | 21:36 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Baton Rouge
Sunrise
in Baton Rouge
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Baton Rouge
↓
8:08 PM
Day Length
13h 55m
Dawn
in Baton Rouge
5:45 AM
Dusk
in Baton Rouge
8:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Baton Rouge
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:30
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 21:27
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Distances & Clock Changes in Baton Rouge
How Far Is Baton Rouge From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,923 km | NE (49deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,568 km | WNW (286deg) |
| London | 7,479 km | NE (42deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,656 km | SE (136deg) |
| Paris | 7,753 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,275 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,946 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 12,871 km | NNE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Baton Rouge's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Baton Rouge and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.4deg S, 88.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baton Rouge
What time is it in Baton Rouge right now?
The current local time in Baton Rouge is 22:45 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Baton Rouge follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Baton Rouge in?
Baton Rouge uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC−06:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Baton Rouge local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Baton Rouge on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Baton Rouge is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baton Rouge today?
Today in Baton Rouge: sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 20:08, giving 13h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Baton Rouge tonight?
The moon phase over Baton Rouge tonight is New Moon with 0.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Baton Rouge?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Baton Rouge, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.