Current Date And Time In West Lafayette, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:41:04 PDT
State: Indiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 45,550
District: Tippecanoe County
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about West Lafayette, a city in Indiana, United States in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for West Lafayette — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | West Lafayette | |
| District / County | Tippecanoe County | |
| State | Indiana | |
| Country | United States | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 45,550 | |
| Area | 35.77 km² (13.81 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in Indiana | #22 of 494 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | United States Dollar | |
| Code ISO-4217 | USD | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 011 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .us | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 186 | |
| In Feet | 610 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 40.43 | |
| Longitude | -86.91 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.426° N 86.908° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 25' 33" N 86° 54' 29" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 25.55' N 86° 54.48' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Indiana Capital | 97 km Southeast of Indianapolis | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Amherstburg, Canada (369 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -10:00 to -05:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | -10:00 to -04:00 | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 03:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 05:50 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 56m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 47907 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Indiana/Indianapolis | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1888-01-01 |
West Lafayette is a city situated in Indiana, United States, within North America. It falls under Tippecanoe County, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies West Lafayette as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Indiana
The latitude and longitude of West Lafayette pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 186 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open West Lafayette on the map
West Lafayette runs on UTC -10:00 to -05:00, shifting to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in West Lafayette run on United States Dollar (USD), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › West Lafayette exchange rates
To ring a number in West Lafayette from outside United States, dial +1 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into West Lafayette and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, West Lafayette ranks #22 of 494 cities in Indiana. It lies about 97 km Southeast of Indianapolis, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Indiana market. › Cities near West Lafayette
West Lafayette has a recorded population of approximately 45,550 people. That places it #22 of 494 cities with population data in Indiana. Browse more cities in Indiana for comparison.
West Lafayette spans approximately 35.77 square kilometers (13.81 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
West Lafayette sits within Tippecanoe County, is part of Indiana in United States. It is classified as a Populated Place.
West Lafayette keeps UTC -10:00 to -05:00, moving to -10:00 to -04:00 during Daylight Saving Time. Today the sun rises around 03:54 AM and sets around 05:50 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in West Lafayette price in United States dollar (USD), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our West Lafayette currency page.
West Lafayette is about 97 km Southeast of Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana. See cities near West Lafayette for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from West Lafayette lands you closest to Amherstburg, Canada, about 369 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close West Lafayette sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
