Geographic position of New Orleans
New Orleans is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.9547° N, 90.0751° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,335 km (2,072 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,684 km (4,153 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,353 km (8,297 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 8,688 km (5,398 mi) west
New Orleans lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of New Orleans
With a population of 362,701, New Orleans ranks as the 60th most populous city in United States, out of 3,397 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY / KMSY) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from New Orleans.
Current local time at the airport is 11:34:44.
Daylight saving time changes in New Orleans
New Orleans 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 New Orleans
Business hours in New Orleans (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 New Orleans
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is New Orleans in?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans at UTC-5.
What time is it in New Orleans right now?
The current local time in New Orleans is 11:34:44 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does New Orleans observe daylight saving time?
Yes. New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans is currently UTC-5, meaning local time is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to New Orleans?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the nearest airport to New Orleans, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:34:44.
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