Time Now in West Lafayette, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.43° N, 86.91° W
Elevation: 186 m above sea level
Population rank: #1062 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: Indiana
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
West Lafayette is in the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in West Lafayette, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in West Lafayette
Daylight Hours in West Lafayette
West Lafayette gets 14h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in West Lafayette is at 06:23 and sunset in West Lafayette is at 21:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 16m near the December solstice to 15h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between West Lafayette and Major Cities
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Common Questions About Time in West Lafayette
What is the current local time in West Lafayette?
The live local time in West Lafayette is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. West Lafayette currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is West Lafayette in?
West Lafayette uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does West Lafayette observe daylight saving time?
Yes. West Lafayette is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4 Jul ● | 04:15 | 06:22 | 13:52 | 17:51 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Sun, 5 Jul | 04:15 | 06:23 | 13:52 | 17:51 | 21:21 | 22:51 |
| Mon, 6 Jul | 04:16 | 06:23 | 13:52 | 17:51 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Tue, 7 Jul | 04:17 | 06:24 | 13:52 | 17:51 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:18 | 06:25 | 13:52 | 17:51 | 21:20 | 22:50 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:20 | 06:25 | 13:52 | 17:51 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:21 | 06:26 | 13:53 | 17:51 | 21:19 | 22:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for West Lafayette
Sunrise
in West Lafayette
↑
6:23 AM
Sunset
in West Lafayette
↓
9:20 PM
Day Length
14h 57m
Dawn
in West Lafayette
5:49 AM
Dusk
in West Lafayette
9:54 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for West Lafayette
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
84.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:08
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:46
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Distances & Clock Changes in West Lafayette
How Far Is West Lafayette From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,089 km | E (84deg) |
| Los Angeles | 2,847 km | W (266deg) |
| London | 6,417 km | NE (47deg) |
| Paris | 6,710 km | NE (49deg) |
| Moscow | 8,111 km | NNE (29deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,244 km | SE (142deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,307 km | NW (324deg) |
| Dubai | 11,735 km | NE (35deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
West Lafayette's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from West Lafayette and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.4deg S, 93.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Lafayette
What time is it in West Lafayette right now?
The current local time in West Lafayette is 00:28 on Saturday, July 04, 2026. West Lafayette follows the America/Indiana/Indianapolis time zone.
What time zone is West Lafayette in?
West Lafayette uses the America/Indiana/Indianapolis IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is West Lafayette?
West Lafayette is UTC−05:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to West Lafayette local time, shift the clock −05:00 hours backward.
Is West Lafayette on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — West Lafayette is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 04, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in West Lafayette today?
Today in West Lafayette: sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset is at 21:20, giving 14h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over West Lafayette tonight?
The moon phase over West Lafayette tonight is Waning Gibbous with 84.4% illumination.
What is solar time in West Lafayette?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In West Lafayette, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.