Chicago to Lafayette time converter

Lafayette is 1 hour behind Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 8:00 AM in Lafayette.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Lafayette MDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Lafayette
Colorado, United States
Tue, Oct 20
MDTUTC-6-1h
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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 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 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 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: ±0
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -1h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 14, 2027: -2h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -1h

Distance

Chicago and Lafayette are 1,477 km (918 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lafayette?

Lafayette is 1 hour 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 8:00 AM in Lafayette.

When is the best time to call Lafayette from Chicago?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 5:00 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.