County in Louisiana

Current Local Time in Orleans Parish

Current local time and time zone in Orleans Parish, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 81°F now🕔 4:59 PM local📅 Best: February, April, August, October and November👥 380.000

Current local time in Orleans Parish

4:59 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now9:59 PM
Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:33 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:32 AM
Sunset7:33 PM
Daylight13h 1m
Solar noon1:02 PM
Golden hour (am)6:32 AM - 7:32 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:33 PM - 7:33 PM
Blue hour (am)6:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:33 PM - 8:03 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 89%
Moonrise5:35 PM
Moonset3:05 AM

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Quick facts about Orleans Parish

TypeCounty
StateLouisiana
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates29°57′4″N 90°4′17.4″W (29.9511, -90.0715)
Population380.000
Local time4:59 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsFebruary, April, August, October and November
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Orleans Parish is a county in Louisiana. Orleans Parish is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 380.000.

Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Orleans Parish with clear. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 80°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Orleans Parish 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 French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 4.5°F above 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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Orleans Parish today at 9.4/10. 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′4″N 90°4′17.4″W (29.9511, -90.0715)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Orleans Parish?

Orleans Parish is a county in Louisiana. Its coordinates are 29.9511, -90.0715. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Orleans Parish right now?

It is currently 81°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 81% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Orleans Parish?

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

What time zone is Orleans Parish in?

Orleans Parish observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:59 PM.

How many people live in Orleans Parish?

Orleans Parish has a population of approximately 380.000.

What is the nearest airport to Orleans Parish?

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

What are the top things to do in Orleans Parish?

Popular options include French Quarter and Gulf State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - 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 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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