West Lafayette to Chicago time converter
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Lafayette. When it is 9:00 AM in West Lafayette, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
West Lafayette EDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
Chicago CDT
Monday, October 19, 2026
6:21 PM in West Lafayette, Monday, October 19, 2026
West Lafayette to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of today in West Lafayette and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| West Lafayette | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in West Lafayette (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because West Lafayette and Chicago 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
West Lafayette and Chicago are 170 km (106 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between West Lafayette and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind West Lafayette.
What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in West Lafayette?
When it is 9:00 AM in West Lafayette, it is 8:00 AM in Chicago.
When is the best time to call Chicago from West Lafayette?
Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in West Lafayette (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Chicago).
Does the time difference between West Lafayette and Chicago change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.