Current local time in West Lafayette, United States
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About West Lafayette
West Lafayette, Indiana, United States uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 45,550.
| Country: | United States |
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| State / region: | Indiana |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′N / 86°54′W |
| Population: | 45,550 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in West Lafayette
| IANA time zone: | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in United States: | 29 — see all |
Daylight saving time
West Lafayette is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in West Lafayette today
| Sunrise: | 08:06 |
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| Sunset: | 18:57 |
| Solar noon: | 13:32 |
| Day length: | 10h 51m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:38 – 19:25 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from West Lafayette
- London−5 hWest Lafayette is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeWest Lafayette is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hWest Lafayette is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about West Lafayette time
What time zone is West Lafayette in?
West Lafayette uses the IANA time zone America/Indiana/Indianapolis (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does West Lafayette observe daylight saving time?
West Lafayette is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between West Lafayette and London?
Right now West Lafayette is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between West Lafayette and New York?
Right now West Lafayette and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.