Time difference Louisiana
The time difference with Louisiana is 7 hours less in summer and winter. However, the time change in the fall and spring does not occur at the same time.
Opening hours Louisiana
To see / To do Louisiana
In both urban and regional centres, points of interest are usually open year-round, although in rare cases some close in winter (November to March). Opening hours are often Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday, but are more limited in smaller communities. Plantations, natural sites, gardens, animal parks and so on generally have a seven-day schedule. However, some historic sites are only open by reservation. And on holidays, points of interest may be closed (e.g., Thanksgiving and Christmas) or have limited hours (e.g., Memorial Day and Labor Day).
Enjoying yourself Louisiana
There is no schedule more variable than the restaurant business. Not only do they vary seasonally, but they also vary several times within a season. Restaurants in major cities tend to have relatively fixed hours throughout the year, while in the regions, some establishments may have a specific opening period, including some small shacks that are only open for crawfish season. And as everywhere, weekends and holidays are synonymous with great crowds, especially for the famous brunch served until 2, 3 or even 4 pm. It is also important to know that Louisianans eat earlier than Europeans. Therefore, the opening hours of the kitchens are not very late, and generally close around 9 or 10 pm (later on Fridays and Saturdays, until midnight - even 24 hours a day - in some restaurants in New Orleans). Finally, you should know that many restaurants close in the afternoon, usually from 2pm to 4 or 5pm.
Take a break Louisiana
Gourmet shops (bakeries, pastry shops, etc.), cafés and tea rooms are generally open every day, from morning until mid or late afternoon (some may be open until evening, especially cafés). However, there may be some days off in smaller businesses or in the regions, usually on Sundays or at the beginning of the week. The schedule may also be reduced in the off-season. As for bars, many of them open at 11:00 a.m. or noon, especially in the city. Otherwise, you can expect to be open mid to late afternoon at the latest. Closing time is usually 2:00 or 3:00 a.m., but some close earlier (midnight or 1:00 a.m.) on weekdays or during the off season. However, in New Orleans, many stay open until dawn, or even without interruption, especially in the French Quarter. If bars tend to be open 7 days a week, some days of closure are to be expected (e.g.: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday), especially outside of the major centers. Finally, you should know that some bars close in the afternoon, usually from 2 to 4 or 5 pm.
(To) please yourself Louisiana
Opening hours may vary from one establishment to another, but in general they open in the morning between 10am and 12pm and close between 6pm and 9pm. On Sundays, the hours are often limited (12:00 to 17:00 or 18:00). The hours may also vary from city to city and may be reduced in the off season. In cities and small towns, there may also be closing days, mostly on Sunday and/or Monday (although some prefer to close on Tuesday and/or Wednesday). And regardless of the season, most businesses are open 7 days a week in the big cities, even 24 hours for some grocery and convenience stores.
Get out Louisiana
Mostly located in the city, nightclubs are generally open on Fridays and Saturdays - and other nights depending on the club - from 9-10pm to 3am or even later (note that the days and hours of operation are more extensive in New Orleans, especially in the French Quarter). For anything related to activities with friends (movies, billiards, bowling, go-karting, escape games, etc.), the hours vary greatly depending on the type of establishment. There are also several casinos in Louisiana, most of which are open 24 hours a day. For the performing arts (music, dance, theater, etc.), annual programming is concentrated mostly outside of the summer season, in the evening most of the time. That said, since music is at the heart of Louisiana culture, show bars and "fais dodo" have a busy schedule that extends throughout the year and not just in the evening.
