Days in Bossier City are currently getting shorter, about 14 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Bossier City
Bossier City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.5160° N, 93.7321° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,620 km (2,249 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,399 km (3,976 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,638 km (8,474 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,799 km (5,467 mi) west
Bossier City lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Bossier City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Bossier City is near Perth - when it's noon in Bossier City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Bossier City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Bossier City
Bossier City is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Bossier City is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Bossier City
In Bossier City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 17m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 0m, a difference of roughly 4h 17m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Bossier City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Bossier City at 32.52° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Bossier City
With a population of 68,094, Bossier City ranks as the 626th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Bossier City
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV / KSHV) is a regional airport serving Bossier City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:28:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Bossier City
Bossier City uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Chicago. The current local offset is UTC-5 / CDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-6 / CST to UTC-5 / CDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-5 / CDT to UTC-6 / CST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bossier City
Business hours in Bossier City (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM - 3:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bossier City
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bossier City in?
Bossier City follows the America/Chicago time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bossier City at UTC-5.
What time is it in Bossier City right now?
The current local time in Bossier City is 09:28:44 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bossier City observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bossier City is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bossier City?
Bossier City is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bossier City?
Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV) is the airport serving Bossier City. The current local time at the airport is 09:28:44.
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