Live local time
What time is it in Metairie?
Metairie time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Metairie. Metairie observes the America/Chicago time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Metairie? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Metairie is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Metairie time — FAQ
What time is it in Metairie right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Metairie (America/Chicago, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Metairie in?
Metairie uses the America/Chicago time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does Metairie observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Metairie changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.