Chicago to Lafayette time converter

Lafayette is 2 hours behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Lafayette.

Chicago CDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Lafayette PDT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Wed, Oct 21
CDTUTC-5
Lafayette
California, United States
Wed, Oct 21
PDTUTC-7-2h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Lafayette conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Lafayette. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoLafayette
12:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 AM
3:00 AM1:00 AM
4:00 AM2:00 AM
5:00 AM3:00 AM
6:00 AM4:00 AM
7:00 AM5:00 AM
8:00 AM6:00 AM
9:00 AM7:00 AM
10:00 AM8:00 AM
11:00 AM9:00 AM
12:00 PM10:00 AM
1:00 PM11:00 AM
2:00 PM12:00 PM
3:00 PM1:00 PM
4:00 PM2:00 PM
5:00 PM3:00 PM
6:00 PM4:00 PM
7:00 PM5:00 PM
8:00 PM6:00 PM
9:00 PM7:00 PM
10:00 PM8:00 PM
11:00 PM9:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Lafayette).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Lafayette switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -2h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -3h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -2h

Distance

Chicago and Lafayette are 2,954 km (1,836 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 2 hours behind Chicago.

What time is it in Lafayette when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 7:00 AM in Lafayette.

When is the best time to call Lafayette from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Lafayette).

Does the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.