Time Difference Between Lafayette and Tokyo
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead Lafayette.
United States
Lafayette
America/Chicago · UTC-5
Japan
Tokyo
Asia/Tokyo · UTC+9
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Lafayette and Tokyo.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Lafayette and Tokyo. Consider early-morning calls in Lafayette or late-evening calls in Tokyo.
Lafayette to Tokyo — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Tokyo for an hour in Lafayette. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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| Workday in Lafayette | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan (UTC+9) is 14 hours ahead Lafayette, United States (UTC-5).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Lafayette and Tokyo?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Lafayette and Tokyo?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Lafayette, what time is it in Tokyo?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Lafayette is mapped to its equivalent local time in Tokyo, including day shift markers when the date differs.