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
7:41 PM in Chicago, Monday, October 19, 2026
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).
| Chicago | West Lafayette |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 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.