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Current Local Time in French Quarter

Current local time and time zone in French Quarter, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌦️ 77°F now🕔 7:36 PM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November

Current local time in French Quarter

7:36 PM
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now12:36 AM
Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset7:30 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:33 AM
Sunset7:30 PM
Daylight12h 57m
Solar noon1:01 PM
Golden hour (am)6:33 AM - 7:33 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Blue hour (am)6:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset4:05 AM

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Quick facts about French Quarter

TypeAttraction
CityNew Orleans
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates29°57′30.2″N 90°3′51.8″W (29.9584, -90.0644)
Known forBourbon Street and Creole townhouses
Local time7:36 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsFebruary, April, August, October and November
ClimateTemperate

Summary

French Quarter is a tourist attraction in New Orleans. French Quarter is a landmark known for Bourbon Street and Creole townhouses.

Right now it is 77°F (25°C) in French Quarter with light drizzle. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 76°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit French Quarter is February, April, August, October and November. The climate is temperate. January, May and July tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.

The closest major airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), about 12 mi away. Nearby highlights include Gulf State Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 92°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in French Quarter today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 29°57′30.2″N 90°3′51.8″W (29.9584, -90.0644)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is French Quarter?

French Quarter is a tourist attraction in New Orleans. Its coordinates are 29.9584, -90.0644. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in French Quarter right now?

It is currently 77°F (25°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 92% and wind is 10 mph.

When is the best time to visit French Quarter?

February, April, August, October and November offer the most comfortable conditions in French Quarter, which has a temperate climate. January, May and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is French Quarter in?

French Quarter observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:36 PM.

What is the nearest airport to French Quarter?

The closest airports are Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 12 mi away.

What are the top things to do in French Quarter?

Popular options include Gulf State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 7:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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