Manila to Chicago
-13hManila
PHTSOURCEChicago
CDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and CDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and CDT (Central Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
CST – Central Standard Time
UTC-06:00Central Standard Time (CST) is the time zone for the central United States, Canada, and Mexico, 6 hours behind UTC.
- •CST covers 20 US states fully or partially.
- •Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
- •Mexico City, one of the world's most populous cities, operates on CST.
- •CST is 1 hour behind EST and 2 hours ahead of PST.
About Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
About Chicago
WikipediaChicago operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), 1 hour behind New York. Home to CME and CBOE, Chicago is a global center for derivatives trading.
The Chicago Board of Trade is the world's oldest futures and options exchange.
Time Conversion Guide: Manila to Chicago
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Chicago runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Manila 13 hours behind Chicago — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 8:00 PM in Chicago on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 11:00 AM in Chicago.Chicago observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Manila to Chicago time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Chicago (CDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 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 |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Chicago time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Chicago: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 9:00 PM in Chicago the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -13h gap: Manila and Chicago have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Chicago is 8:00 PM in Manila.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 7:00 AM in Chicago makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -13h gap is not.
- With a -13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week Chicago does.
- Chicago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
About CST (Central Standard Time)
Central Standard Time (CST) covers the central region of North America. It is the second most populous time zone in the US, including major cities like Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. CST is also used in Mexico City and much of Central America including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. During summer, most of the US and Canada switch to Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-05:00), while Mexico and Central American countries generally remain on CST.
Best time to call between Manila and Chicago
With a -13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Chicago opens at 9:00 AM CDT, which is 8:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Chicago have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Manila is 13 hours behind Chicago (PHT UTC+08:00 → CDT UTC-05:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Manila
Does not observe DST
Chicago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Chicago?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind Chicago (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Manila time to Chicago time?
Add -13h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 8:00 PM in Chicago (previous day).
What time is it in Chicago right now?
Chicago uses CDT at UTC-05:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -13h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Chicago from Manila?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 12:00 AM in Chicago.
Which is behind, Manila or Chicago?
Manila is 13 hours behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 11:00 PM in Chicago.
Do Manila and Chicago use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Chicago (USA) uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Chicago.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Chicago difference?
Yes at the moment: Chicago is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the -13h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Manila's time zone?
PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Is there a day difference between Manila and Chicago?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in Chicago.
What is the time difference between Manila and Chicago?
Chicago is -13h from Manila.
What timezone is Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
What timezone is Chicago in?
Chicago operates on Central Time (CST/CDT), 1 hour behind New York. Home to CME and CBOE, Chicago is a global center for derivatives trading.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What are the business hours in Chicago?
Standard business hours in Chicago are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Chicago?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Chicago works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST (-13h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Chicago?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Chicago uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Chicago compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Chicago has approximately 2.7 million (metro: 9.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Chicago?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Chicago is famous for Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (The Bean).
Do Manila and Chicago have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Chicago has the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), CBOE. The -13h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Does PHT observe daylight saving time?
No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about PHT?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
Which cities are in the CST timezone?
Major cities in the CST timezone include Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis.
What is the UTC offset for CST?
Central Standard Time (CST) is at UTC-06:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CDT.
What should I know about the CST timezone?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Chicago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -13h later in Chicago (CST).
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