Current Local Time in Lafayette
Lafayette, United States (CST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Lafayette follows Central Time (CT). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between CST (UTC−6) and CDT (UTC−5).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/ChicagoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Lafayette
☀️Climate
Humid subtropical with hot summers (24-34°C) and mild winters (6-17°C). Hurricane zone.
🏛️Top Attractions
📍About Lafayette Time Zone
Lafayette is located in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-6). As a significant city in United States, Lafayette serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Lafayette is 1 hours behind New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Lafayette, consider that standard business hours are typically Cajun hours - many places closed Monday. Dance halls active weekends. local time. Lafayette observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Lafayette has a population of approximately 126K (490K in the metro area). The local currency is the US Dollar ($). To call Lafayette from abroad, use the country code +1 337. The primary language spoken is English, French (Cajun).
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Lafayette time is 1 hours behind New York, and 6 hours behind London. This makes Lafayette ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Lafayette Time
- • Time Zone: America/Chicago (UTC-6)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: United States (US)
- • Coordinates: 30.22°, -92.02°
- • Calling Code: +1 337