What time is it in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States?
Monday, November 2, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:27 ↓ 17:24 (10 h 56 m)
Time Zone
Central Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-6:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
CST
Sunrise
6:27:57 AM
Sunset
5:24:47 PM
Day Length
10 h 56 m
Population
76,070
Latitude
30.2131° N
Longitude
93.2044° W
Coordinates
30.2131° N, 93.2044° W
Time difference from Lake Charles
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 3 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Lagos | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 8 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 9 hours |
| Moscow | + 9 hours |
| Dubai | + 10 hours |
| Mumbai | + 11 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 14 hours |
| Singapore | + 14 hours |
| Shanghai | + 14 hours |
| Tokyo | + 15 hours |
| Sydney | + 17 hours |
Local time in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States follows Central Standard Time (UTCUTC-6:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States lines up with other places in United States. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Lake Charles?
The current local time in Lake Charles, United States is 5:23:43 PM on Monday, November 2, 2026.
What time zone is Lake Charles in?
Lake Charles uses the Central Standard Time time zone (UTC-6:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is UTC-6:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is located at 30.2131° N, 93.2044° W (latitude 30.2131° N, longitude 93.2044° W).
