Time Now in Opelousas, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 30.53° N, 92.08° W
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #2987 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 10m 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
Opelousas 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 Opelousas, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Opelousas
Daylight Hours in Opelousas
Opelousas gets 13h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Opelousas is at 06:17 and sunset in Opelousas is at 20:11.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 10m near the December solstice to 14h 07m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Opelousas
What is the current local time in Opelousas?
The live local time in Opelousas is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Opelousas currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Opelousas in?
Opelousas uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Opelousas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Opelousas is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Opelousas's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Opelousas.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:40 | 06:17 | 13:14 | 16:51 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:41 | 06:17 | 13:14 | 16:52 | 20:11 | 21:41 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:41 | 06:18 | 13:14 | 16:52 | 20:10 | 21:40 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:42 | 06:19 | 13:14 | 16:52 | 20:10 | 21:40 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:43 | 06:19 | 13:14 | 16:52 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:44 | 06:20 | 13:14 | 16:52 | 20:09 | 21:39 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:45 | 06:20 | 13:14 | 16:52 | 20:08 | 21:38 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Opelousas
Sunrise
in Opelousas
↑
6:17 AM
Sunset
in Opelousas
↓
8:11 PM
Day Length
13h 53m
Dawn
in Opelousas
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Opelousas
8:38 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Opelousas
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:38
Distances & Clock Changes in Opelousas
How Far Is Opelousas From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,981 km | NE (50deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,483 km | WNW (286deg) |
| London | 7,529 km | NE (42deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,723 km | SE (136deg) |
| Paris | 7,806 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,303 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,884 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 12,909 km | NNE (33deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Opelousas?
Opelousas next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Opelousas's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Opelousas and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.5deg S, 87.9deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Opelousas
What time is it in Opelousas right now?
The current local time in Opelousas is 11:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Opelousas follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Opelousas in?
Opelousas 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 Opelousas?
Is Opelousas on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Opelousas is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Opelousas today?
Today in Opelousas: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 20:11, giving 13h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Opelousas tonight?
The moon phase over Opelousas tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Opelousas?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Opelousas, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.