Current Time in Ponchatoula, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, USA

2:59:38 PM

14:59:38

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Ponchatoula is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Ponchatoula

Sunrise7:14 AMSolar noon12:45 PMSunset6:16 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 2 days 11 hoursUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

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

Practical

Country languages
English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code
+1
Population
7,068
Elevation
8 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates
30° 26' N / 90° 26' W
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Clock changes in Ponchatoula

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    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
11 hr 02 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waning GibbousMoon illumination83%
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 02 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(46.0° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 02 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 01 min1 min 38 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 59 min1 min 37 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 58 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 56 min1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 54 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
10 hr 53 min1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Louisiana

  1. Election Day
  2. Veterans Day
  3. Thanksgiving Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ponchatoula in?
Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula?
Clocks in Ponchatoula move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Ponchatoula observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ponchatoula observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Ponchatoula?
Ponchatoula is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer