Current Time in Gonzales, Ascension Parish, Louisiana, USA

3:17:24 AM

03:17:24

CST (Central Standard Time) · UTC−06:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Gonzales is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Gonzales

Sunrise6:29 AMSolar noon11:48 AMSunset5:07 PM
Next clock changeMar 14, 2027 · Clocks move forward 1 hour · in 118 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
USA
State
Louisiana
County
Ascension Parish
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
10,678
Elevation
3 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
30° 14' N / 90° 55' W
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Clock changes in Gonzales

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

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2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. past

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
10 hr 38 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination34%
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Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
10 hr 38 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(41.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (34% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at
Next principal phase
First Quarter — Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
10 hr 38 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 36 min1 min 18 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 35 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 34 min1 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 33 min1 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 32 min1 min 12 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 30 min1 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Louisiana

  1. Thanksgiving Day
  2. Christmas Day
  3. New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gonzales in?
Gonzales uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Gonzales?
Clocks in Gonzales move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from CST (UTC−06:00) to CDT (UTC−05:00)
Does Gonzales observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gonzales observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Gonzales?
Gonzales is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer