Days in Lake Charles are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Lake Charles
Lake Charles is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.2131° N, 93.2044° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,363 km (2,090 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,655 km (4,135 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,382 km (8,315 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,966 km (5,571 mi) west
Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
The point on Earth exactly opposite Lake Charles is near Perth - when it's noon in Lake Charles, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Lake Charles
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Lake Charles
Lake Charles is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
In Lake Charles, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 5m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 11m, a difference of roughly 3h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Lake Charles's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Lake Charles at 30.21° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Lake Charles
With a population of 76,070, Lake Charles ranks as the 537th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lake Charles
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH / KLCH) is a regional airport serving Lake Charles directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:28:17.
Daylight saving time changes in Lake Charles
Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles
Business hours in Lake Charles (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 Lake Charles
Compare time in Lake Charles with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in United States
Public Holidays Affecting Lake Charles
Official national holiday observed in United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lake Charles in?
Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles at UTC-5.
What time is it in Lake Charles right now?
The current local time in Lake Charles is 09:28:17 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lake Charles?
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) is the airport serving Lake Charles. The current local time at the airport is 09:28:17.
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