Days in Metairie 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 Metairie
Metairie is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.9841° N, 90.1529° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,338 km (2,074 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,681 km (4,151 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,357 km (8,300 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,693 km (5,402 mi) west
Metairie 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 Metairie
The point on Earth exactly opposite Metairie is near Perth - when it's noon in Metairie, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Metairie
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Metairie
Metairie is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Metairie 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 Metairie
In Metairie, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 12m, a difference of roughly 3h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Metairie's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Metairie at 29.98° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Metairie
With a population of 138,481, Metairie ranks as the 222nd most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Metairie
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) is a major international airport serving Metairie directly.
Current local time at the airport is 09:28:44.
Daylight saving time changes in Metairie
Metairie 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 Metairie
Business hours in Metairie (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 Metairie
Compare time in Metairie with major cities worldwide.
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Public Holidays Affecting Metairie
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Metairie in?
Metairie 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 Metairie at UTC-5.
What time is it in Metairie right now?
The current local time in Metairie is 09:28:44 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Metairie observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Metairie 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 Metairie?
Metairie is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Metairie?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the airport serving Metairie. The current local time at the airport is 09:28:44.
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