Time in Lake Charles, United States now
3:51:49 AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Time zone
CDT
UTC-05:00
America/Chicago
Daylight saving
On (DST in effect)
Back 1h on
November 1, 2026
Sun
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 7:09 PM
Day length 12h 8m
Solar noon 1:05 PM
Time difference
Calculating the difference from your location…
Nearby cities in Louisiana (8)
Lake Charles facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 30.2131, -93.2044
- Population
- 76,070
Frequently asked
What time is it in Lake Charles right now?
The current local time in Lake Charles is shown above and updates live every second. Lake Charles is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Lake Charles in?
Lake Charles uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Lake Charles on daylight saving time?
Yes. Lake Charles is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Lake Charles and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Lake Charles (New York is currently 4:51 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
