Time difference
13 hours (Manila ahead). Manila uses GMT+8; Chicago uses CDT.
Manila to Chicago Time
Manila is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
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Manila time to Chicago time
Manila is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Manila, Philippines, it is 8:00 PM the previous day in Chicago, USA. 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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Manila (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Chicago).
Working-hours overlap
No shared 9 AM to 6 PM hours.
Daylight saving
Next change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (Chicago).
Manila to Chicago time conversion table
| Manila (GMT+8) | Chicago (CDT) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Daylight saving time
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Chicago switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 14 hours (Manila ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Chicago switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Manila ahead).
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 Manila and Chicago?
Manila is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. Manila currently uses GMT+8 and Chicago uses CDT.
When it is 9 AM in Manila, what time is it in Chicago?
It is 8:00 PM the previous day in Chicago.
What is the best time for a meeting between Manila and Chicago?
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 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM in Manila (6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Chicago).
Does daylight saving time affect Manila and Chicago?
On Sun, Nov 1, 2026, Chicago switches from CDT to CST, so the difference becomes 14 hours (Manila ahead). On Sun, Mar 14, 2027, Chicago switches from CST to CDT, so the difference becomes 13 hours (Manila ahead).