Time difference Louisiana
The time difference with Louisiana is 7 hours less in both summer and winter. Fall and spring time change at different times.
Opening hours Louisiana
To see / To do Louisiana
In both urban and regional centers, points of interest are usually open all year round, although in rare cases some close in winter (November to March). Opening hours are often from Tuesday to Saturday or Sunday, but are more restricted in smaller towns. Plantations, natural sites, gardens, wildlife parks and tutti quanti, on the other hand, generally have seven-day opening hours. However, some historic sites are only open by reservation. And on public holidays, points of interest may be closed (e.g. Thanksgiving and Christmas) or have restricted opening hours (e.g. Memorial Day and Labor Day).
Enjoying yourself Louisiana
There's no schedule more variable than the restaurant business. Not only do they vary according to the season, but they also change several times during the same season. Restaurants in the big cities tend to have relatively fixed opening times all year round, whereas in the regions, some establishments may have a specific opening period, notably some small shacks open only for crayfish season. And as everywhere, weekends and holidays are synonymous with big crowds, especially for the famous brunch served until 2, 3 or even 4pm. It's also worth noting that Louisianans eat earlier than Europeans. As a result, kitchen opening hours are not very late, generally closing around 9 or 10 pm (later on Fridays and Saturdays, until midnight - or even 24 hours a day - in some New Orleans restaurants). Finally, it's worth noting that many restaurants close in the afternoon, generally from 2pm to 4 or 5pm.
Take a break Louisiana
Gourmet shops (bakeries, patisseries, etc.), cafés and tearooms are generally open every day, from morning until mid- or late afternoon (some may be open into the evening, especially cafés). However, there may be some days off in smaller shops or in the regions, usually on Sundays or at the beginning of the week. Opening hours can also be reduced out of season. As for bars, many open as early as 11 a.m. or noon, especially in the city. Otherwise, you can expect them to open mid to late afternoon at the latest. Closing time is usually 2 or 3 a.m., but some close earlier (midnight or 1 a.m.) at the start of the week or out of season. In New Orleans, however, many bars stay open until dawn, or even without interruption, especially in the French Quarter. Bars tend to be open 7 days a week, but there may be some closing days (e.g. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday), particularly outside the major centers. Finally, it's worth noting that some bars close in the afternoon, generally from 2pm to 4 or 5pm.
(To) please yourself Louisiana
Opening times 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, opening hours are often limited (12pm to 5 or 6pm). Opening times may also vary from town to town, and may be reduced out of 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 whatever the season, most shops are open 7 days a week in the big cities, and even 24 hours a day for some grocery and convenience stores.
Get out Louisiana
Mainly located in the city, nightclubs are generally open on Fridays and Saturdays - and other evenings depending on the club - from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m., or even later (note that opening days and hours are more extensive in New Orleans, especially in the French Quarter). For activities with friends (cinema, billiards, bowling, go-karting, escape games, etc.), opening hours vary widely 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 mainly outside the summer season, in the evenings most of the time. That said, as music is at the heart of Louisiana culture, show bars and "fais dodo" have a busy program that extends throughout the year, not just in the evenings.
