Zurich to Lake Charles time converter
Lake Charles is 7 hours behind Zurich. When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 2:00 AM in Lake Charles.
Zurich CEST
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Lake Charles CDT
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11:22 AM in Zurich, Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Zurich to Lake Charles conversion table
Every hour of today in Zurich and the matching time in Lake Charles. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).
| Zurich | Lake Charles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM−1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 PM−1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM−1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 PM−1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM−1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 PM−1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM−1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
Best time to call or meet
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Lake Charles).
Daylight saving time and the difference
The difference changes during the year because Zurich and Lake Charles switch clocks on different dates:
- Oct 21, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026: -7h
- Oct 25, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -6h
- Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -7h
- Mar 14, 2027 – Mar 28, 2027: -6h
- Mar 28, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -7h
Distance
Zurich and Lake Charles are 8,391 km (5,214 miles) apart in a straight line.
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Questions and answers
What is the time difference between Zurich and Lake Charles?
Lake Charles is 7 hours behind Zurich.
What time is it in Lake Charles when it is 9 AM in Zurich?
When it is 9:00 AM in Zurich, it is 2:00 AM in Lake Charles.
When is the best time to call Lake Charles from Zurich?
Both sides are at work from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Zurich (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Lake Charles).
Does the time difference between Zurich and Lake Charles change?
Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.