What time is it in Lafayette right now?

Lafayette is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Lafayette in?

Lafayette uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Lafayette observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.

What time do the sun rise and set in Lafayette today?

Today the sun rises at about 6:30 AM and sets at about 7:58 PM local time in Lafayette, giving roughly 13h 28m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:14 PM.

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Current local time in Lafayette

Lafayette keeps time on the America/Chicago zone, currently UTC−5. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Lafayette, Louisiana

09:51

Fri, Jul 31UTC−5

Lafayette time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Chicago
Current UTC offset: UTC−5
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−6
Country: United States
Region: Louisiana
Coordinates: 30.22°, -92.02°
Population: 121,374
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Lafayette today

Computed from Lafayette's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sunset: 7:58 PM
Solar noon: 1:14 PM
Day length: 13h 28m
Civil dawn: 6:00 AM
Civil dusk: 8:28 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:59 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:28 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Lafayette time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Lafayette is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:51 AM	2h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:51 PM	6h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:51 PM	9h behind
TokyoJapan	11:51 PM	14h behind

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Working with Lafayette time

Scheduling across America/Chicago is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Lafayette and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Chicago.Track clock changesSee exactly when Lafayette next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Lafayette beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Lafayette offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Chicago baked in, not guessed.

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Lafayettetime — questions & answers

What time is it in Lafayette right now?: Lafayette is on America/Chicago, currently UTC−5. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Lafayette in?: Lafayette uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago, which is UTC−5 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Lafayette observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−6.
What time do the sun rise and set in Lafayette today?: Today the sun rises at about 6:30 AM and sets at about 7:58 PM local time in Lafayette, giving roughly 13h 28m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:14 PM.