Time difference
13 hours (Chicago behind). Chicago uses CDT; Manila uses GMT+8.
Chicago to Manila Time
Chicago is 13 hours behind Manila.
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Chicago time to Manila time
Chicago is 13 hours behind Manila. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, USA, it is 10:00 PM in Manila, Philippines. Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Manila).
Working-hours overlap
No shared 9 AM to 6 PM hours.
Daylight saving
Next change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (Chicago).
Chicago to Manila time conversion table
| Chicago (CDT) | Manila (GMT+8) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 1:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 3:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 4:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| 5:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 1:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 2:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
| 4:00 PM | 5:00 AM (next day) |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM (next day) |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM (next day) |
| 7:00 PM | 8:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 9:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 11:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 12:00 PM (next day) |
Daylight saving time
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Chicago switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 14 hours (Chicago behind). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Chicago switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Chicago behind).
How to use the meeting time converter
- Select either city name and search by city, time zone, abbreviation, or UTC offset.
- Drag the horizontal timeline, or use the arrow and Page Up/Page Down keys, to choose a moment.
- Read the matching time and date for both locations and use the color bands to compare working hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Manila?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Manila. Chicago currently uses CDT and Manila uses GMT+8.
When it is 9 AM in Chicago, what time is it in Manila?
It is 10:00 PM in Manila.
What is the best time for a meeting between Chicago and Manila?
Regular 9 AM to 6 PM working hours do not overlap. The closest workable window, between 7 AM and 10 PM in both cities, is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Manila).
Does daylight saving time affect Chicago and Manila?
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Chicago switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 14 hours (Chicago behind). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Chicago switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Chicago behind).