What Time Is It In Baton Rouge?

What is the current time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The current time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is

9:22 AM

The date is November 22, 2024

Quick facts

Baton Rouge is 6:00 behind GMT right now
Baton Rouge's time zone is Central Time

What Time Zone is Baton Rouge, Louisiana In?

Baton Rouge is in Central Time time zone, also sometimes abbreviated to CT. There are many cities and states in this time zone. This time zone consists of two "sub" time zones: CST and CDT. It is one or the other, depending on the time of year. In CT, clocks are typically moved forward and backwards anually (once forward and once backward every year).

Timezone	Pacific	Mountain	Central	Eastern
GMT Offset	-8:00	-7:00	-6:00	-5:00
12-hour time	10:22 AM	9:22 AM	8:22 AM	7:22 AM
24-hour time	10:22	09:22	08:22	07:22
Military time	1022	0922	0822	0722

Baton Rouge offers a unique blend of events, from the Bayou Country Superfest in the spring to the Festival of Lights in the winter, there is always something to do. Compared to other cities in Louisiana, Baton Rouge stands out with its diverse range of events and its proximity to historical monuments and tourist traps. It is only a short drive to New Orleans, Lafayette, and Lake Charles. Travel time to suburbs such as Denham Springs, Gonzales, and Prairieville is typically less than 30 minutes.

Spring

Average temperature: 70°F
Climate: Mild and humid
Unique traditions and events: Bayou Country Superfest, Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
Average daylight: 12 hours

Summer

Average temperature: 90°F
Climate: Hot and humid
Unique traditions and events: Fourth of July Spectacular, Louisiana Cajun Food and Music Festival
Average daylight: 14 hours

Fall

Average temperature: 70°F
Climate: Mild and dry
Unique traditions and events: Louisiana Seafood Festival, Bayou Teche Black Bear Festival
Average daylight: 11 hours

Winter

Average temperature: 50°F
Climate: Cool and damp
Unique traditions and events: Festival of Lights, Baton Rouge Mardi Gras
Average daylight: 10 hours

Baton Rouge is a vibrant city located in the southeastern part of Louisiana, USA. It is situated in the Central Time Zone (CT) and is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6). The nearest timezone border is approximately 50 miles away, and it is in the Eastern Time Zone (ET). The travel time to the nearest states, Mississippi and Texas, is around 2-3 hours by car. Some of the neighboring cities include New Orleans, Lafayette, and Hammond. If you were to drive from Baton Rouge across America, it would take approximately 30 hours. Learn more about traveling to Baton Rouge and experience the unique culture and history of this beautiful city.

City	Distance (miles)	Time to Drive (hours)	Timezone Change (hours)
Yosemite National Park	1,985	39.7	-2
White House in Washington D.C.	1,007	20.1	-1
Denali National Park	3,907	78.1	-4
Las Vegas Strip	1,528	30.6	-2
Citizens Bank Park	1,086	21.7	-1
Niagara Falls	1,107	22.1	-1
Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco	1,935	38.7	-2
Yellowstone	1,406	28.1	-1
Manhattan	1,232	24.6	-1
Grand Canyon	1,324	26.5	-1

Other times in the United States

The United States has four main time zones and six time zones including Alaska and Hawaii. Time can span between six hours and range from -5 UTC hours to -10 UTC, making time in Baton Rouge change by a 6 hour time frame in the United States. Here are the most popular current times across the USA.

City	State	Timezone	12-hour time	24 hour time	Military time
New York City	New York	Eastern Time	6:24 PM	18:24	1824
Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	Eastern Time	6:24 PM	18:24	1824
Boston	Massachusetts	Eastern Time	6:24 PM	18:24	1824
Chicago	Illinois	Central Time	5:24 PM	17:24	1724
Phoenix	Arizona	Mountain Time	3:24 PM	15:24	1524
Los Angeles	California	Pacific Time	3:24 PM	15:24	1524

Fast Facts About Baton Rouge

What time zone is Baton Rouge in?

Baton Rouge is in the Central Time time zone

What is Baton Rouge time compared to UTC?

UTC or Coordinated Universal Time is the global time standard, and Baton Rouge is offset by -6:00.