Time in Ruston, United States now
1:27:34 AM
Thursday, October 15, 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
↑ 7:14 AM ↓ 6:37 PM
Day length 11h 23m
Solar noon 12:56 PM
Time difference
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Nearby cities in Louisiana (8)
Ruston facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Louisiana
- Coordinates
- 32.5232, -92.6379
- Population
- 22,340
Frequently asked
What time is it in Ruston right now?
The current local time in Ruston is shown above and updates live every second. Ruston is on CDT (UTC-05:00).
What time zone is Ruston in?
Ruston uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently CDT (UTC-05:00).
Is Ruston on daylight saving time?
Yes. Ruston is currently observing daylight saving time (CDT, UTC-05:00). Clocks change next on November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between Ruston and New York?
New York is +1h relative to Ruston (New York is currently 2:27 AM).
Live clock; time-zone & DST data from the IANA Time Zone Database.
