Time Now in Lake Charles, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 30.21° N, 93.2° W
Elevation: 4 m above sea level
Population rank: #534 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 15m 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
Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Lake Charles
Daylight Hours in Lake Charles
Lake Charles gets 13h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lake Charles is at 06:20 and sunset in Lake Charles is at 20:16.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 11m near the December solstice to 14h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lake Charles and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Lake Charles
What is the current local time in Lake Charles?
The live local time in Lake Charles is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Lake Charles currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Lake Charles in?
Lake Charles uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lake Charles is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Lake Charles's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lake Charles.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 04:42 | 06:19 | 13:18 | 16:54 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:42 | 06:20 | 13:18 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 04:43 | 06:20 | 13:18 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:44 | 06:21 | 13:18 | 16:55 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:45 | 06:22 | 13:18 | 16:55 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:45 | 06:22 | 13:18 | 16:55 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:46 | 06:23 | 13:19 | 16:55 | 20:14 | 21:44 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Lake Charles
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:12
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:02
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Distances & Clock Changes in Lake Charles
How Far Is Lake Charles From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,087 km | NE (51deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,390 km | WNW (287deg) |
| London | 7,627 km | NE (42deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,773 km | SE (135deg) |
| Paris | 7,906 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,382 km | NNE (25deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,841 km | NW (319deg) |
| Dubai | 12,997 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Lake Charles?
Lake Charles next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Lake Charles's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lake Charles and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.2deg S, 86.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Charles
What time is it in Lake Charles right now?
The current local time in Lake Charles is 20:37 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Lake Charles follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Lake Charles in?
Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is UTC−06:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Lake Charles local time, shift the clock −06:00 hours backward.
Is Lake Charles on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Lake Charles is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Lake Charles tonight?
The moon phase over Lake Charles tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Lake Charles?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lake Charles, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.