Time Now in Central, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 30.55° N, 91.04° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #1778 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: CDT
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
Clocks in Central are set to UTC−06:00 under the America/Chicago zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 20 m, Central is practically at sea level. Central is fairly isolated: even New York lies some 1904 km off. A major centre in the United States, Central keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Central gets 11h 56m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:56 and sunset at 18:52.
Time & Daylight in Central
Daylight Hours in Central
Central gets 11h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Central is at 06:56 and sunset in Central is at 18:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 10m near the December solstice to 14h 07m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Central and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Central right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Cities Sharing Central's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Central.
Weather in Central
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Prayer Times in Central
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 28 Sep ● | 05:33 | 06:55 | 12:54 | 16:19 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 29 Sep | 05:34 | 06:56 | 12:54 | 16:18 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Wed, 30 Sep | 05:34 | 06:57 | 12:54 | 16:18 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 1 Oct | 05:35 | 06:57 | 12:53 | 16:17 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Fri, 2 Oct | 05:35 | 06:58 | 12:53 | 16:16 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 3 Oct | 05:36 | 06:58 | 12:53 | 16:15 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Sun, 4 Oct | 05:37 | 06:59 | 12:52 | 16:14 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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14-day Forecast for Central
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Central
Sunrise
in Central
↑
6:56 AM
Sunset
in Central
↓
6:52 PM
Day Length
11h 56m
Dawn
in Central
6:31 AM
Dusk
in Central
7:17 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Central
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
92.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 20:40
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 10:01
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Distances & Clock Changes in Central
How Far Is Central From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,904 km | NE (49deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,579 km | WNW (286deg) |
| London | 7,460 km | NE (43deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,655 km | SE (137deg) |
| Paris | 7,735 km | NE (45deg) |
| Moscow | 9,257 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,946 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 12,853 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Central?
Central next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Central's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Central and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.6deg S, 89.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Central
What time is it in Central right now?
The current local time in Central is 22:29 on Monday, September 28, 2026. Central follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Central in?
Central uses the America/Chicago IANA time zone (UTC-05:00). 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 Central?
Is Central on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Central is currently observing daylight saving time as of September 28, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Central today?
In Central today the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 18:52, giving 11h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Central tonight?
The moon phase over Central tonight is Waning Gibbous with 92.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Central?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Central, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.