Chicago to West Lafayette time converter

West Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in West Lafayette.

Chicago CDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

West Lafayette EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Illinois, United States
Mon, Oct 19
CDTUTC-5
Indiana, United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4+1h
Finding your time zone…

7:41 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to West Lafayette conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 19, 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 19, 2027: +1h

Distance

Chicago and West Lafayette are 170 km (106 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and West Lafayette?

West Lafayette is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 AM in West Lafayette.

When is the best time to call West Lafayette from Chicago?

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

Does the time difference between Chicago and West Lafayette change?

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