Current Time in Metairie, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 29.98° N, 90.15° W
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #219 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 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
Metairie 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 Metairie, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Metairie
Metairie gets 14h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Metairie is at 05:59 and sunset in Metairie is at 20:04.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 13m near the December solstice to 14h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Metairie and Major Cities
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 19 Jun ● | 04:20 | 05:59 | 13:01 | 16:37 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:20 | 05:59 | 13:02 | 16:37 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:20 | 06:00 | 13:02 | 16:37 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:20 | 06:00 | 13:02 | 16:37 | 20:04 | 21:34 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:20 | 06:00 | 13:02 | 16:38 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:21 | 06:00 | 13:03 | 16:38 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:21 | 06:01 | 13:03 | 16:38 | 20:05 | 21:35 |
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How Far Is Metairie From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,884 km | NE (46deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,678 km | WNW (287deg) |
| London | 7,449 km | NE (43deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,551 km | SE (137deg) |
| Paris | 7,720 km | NE (45deg) |
| Moscow | 9,276 km | NNE (27deg) |
| Tokyo | 11,049 km | NW (321deg) |
| Dubai | 12,857 km | NE (35deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Metairie?
Metairie next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Metairie's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Metairie and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.0deg S, 89.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Metairie
What time is it in Metairie right now?
The current local time in Metairie is 23:57 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Metairie follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Metairie in?
Metairie 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 Metairie?
Is Metairie on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Metairie is currently observing daylight saving time as of June 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Metairie today?
Today in Metairie: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 20:04, giving 14h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Metairie tonight?
The moon phase over Metairie tonight is Waxing Crescent with 32.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Metairie?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Metairie, clocks run about 1h ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.