Lake Charles, United States
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-5 (CDT)
The current local time in Lake Charles, United States is 09:16:52.
Quick Facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 76,070
- Coordinates
- 30.21° N, 93.20° W
- Time Zone
- America/Chicago
- Currency
- Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
- Country Area
- 9,629,091 km²
Time Difference Between Lake Charles and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 1h ahead | |
| Time in London | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 14h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 15h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 2h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 7h ahead |
Weather in Lake Charles
Current weather conditions in Lake Charles including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
27°C
Overcast
Humidity
78%
Wind
20 km/h
Visibility
18 km
31°
24°
31°
25°
32°
24°
32°
22°
31°
22°
Cities Near Lake Charles
- Time in Beaumont87 km
- Time in Lafayette114 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Lake Charles
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Lake Charles and New York
- Time difference between Lake Charles and London
- Time difference between Lake Charles and Tokyo
- Time difference between Lake Charles and Sydney
- Time difference between Lake Charles and Dubai
- Time difference between Lake Charles and Singapore
- Time difference between Lake Charles and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Lake Charles and Paris
Map of Lake Charles
Map showing the location of Lake Charles at coordinates 30.21309, -93.2044.
About Lake Charles Time
Lake Charles is located in Americas, United Statesand follows the America/Chicago time zone. The city has a population of approximately 76,070 people.
The current local time in Lake Charles is determined by the America/Chicago time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Lake Charles, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Charles
What time zone is Lake Charles in?
Lake Charles is in the America/Chicago time zone (CDT) in United States.
What is the current UTC offset for Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is currently at UTC-5 (offset shifts during DST).
Does Lake Charles observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Lake Charles observes daylight saving time. Clocks move forward in spring and back in autumn, changing the UTC offset seasonally.
How can I check the current local time in Lake Charles?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Lake Charles, United States, updated every second.