Time Now in Ruston, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 32.52° N, 92.64° W
Elevation: 102 m above sea level
Population rank: #2290 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
Ruston 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 Ruston, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Ruston
Daylight Hours in Ruston
Ruston gets 14h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ruston is at 06:15 and sunset in Ruston is at 20:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 17m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ruston and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in Ruston
What is the current local time in Ruston?
The live local time in Ruston is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Ruston currently observes CDT, with a standard offset of UTC−06:00.
What time zone is Ruston in?
Ruston uses the CDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−06:00.
Does Ruston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ruston is currently on daylight saving time (CDT).
Cities Sharing Ruston's Time Zone (UTC−06:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ruston.
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Prayer Times in Ruston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:34 | 06:15 | 13:16 | 16:58 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:35 | 06:15 | 13:16 | 16:58 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:36 | 06:16 | 13:16 | 16:58 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:37 | 06:17 | 13:16 | 16:58 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:38 | 06:17 | 13:17 | 16:58 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:38 | 06:18 | 13:17 | 16:58 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:39 | 06:18 | 13:17 | 16:58 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
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14-day Forecast for Ruston
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ruston
Sunrise
in Ruston
↑
6:15 AM
Sunset
in Ruston
↓
8:17 PM
Day Length
14h 02m
Dawn
in Ruston
5:47 AM
Dusk
in Ruston
8:45 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Ruston
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:41
Distances & Clock Changes in Ruston
How Far Is Ruston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,891 km | NE (56deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,380 km | W (281deg) |
| London | 7,401 km | NE (43deg) |
| Paris | 7,685 km | NE (45deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,918 km | SE (136deg) |
| Moscow | 9,127 km | NNE (26deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,681 km | NW (320deg) |
| Dubai | 12,751 km | NNE (32deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Ruston?
Ruston next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Ruston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ruston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 32.5deg S, 87.4deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruston
What time is it in Ruston right now?
The current local time in Ruston is 11:59 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Ruston follows the America/Chicago time zone.
What time zone is Ruston in?
Ruston 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 Ruston?
Is Ruston on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Ruston is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ruston today?
Today in Ruston: sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset is at 20:17, giving 14h 02m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ruston tonight?
The moon phase over Ruston tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Ruston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ruston, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.