Chicago to Manila
+13hChicago
CDTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CDT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CDT (Central Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Chicago to Manila
Chicago runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Chicago 13 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Chicago it is 10:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Chicago is 1:00 PM in Manila.Chicago observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Chicago to Manila time conversion table
| Chicago (CDT) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Chicago to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Chicago to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Chicago lands at 11:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +13h gap: Chicago and Manila 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 Manila is 10:00 PM in Chicago.
- Coordinating a Chicago-based team with Manila contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM CDT" 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 Chicago takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
- Chicago: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +13h gap.
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.
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.
Best time to call between Chicago and Manila
With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 10:00 PM in Chicago, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Chicago and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Chicago is 13 hours ahead of Manila (CDT UTC-05:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). 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
Chicago
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-06:00 · DST: UTC-05:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Manila
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Manila?
Chicago (CDT, UTC-05:00) is 13 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +13h.
How do I convert Chicago time to Manila time?
Add +13h to Chicago local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Chicago is 10:00 PM in Manila.
What time is it in Manila right now?
Manila uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h offset from Chicago.
What is the best time to call Manila from Chicago?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Chicago, which is 2:00 AM in Manila.
Which is ahead, Chicago or Manila?
Chicago is 13 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Chicago it is 1:00 AM in Manila.
Do Chicago and Manila use different time zones?
Chicago (USA) uses CDT at UTC-05:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Chicago and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Chicago–Manila 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 Chicago's time zone?
CDT also covers Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Mexico City, Austin, Winnipeg, Memphis and 6 more.
Which countries use CDT, Chicago's zone?
CDT is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and 1 more.
Is there a day difference between Chicago and Manila?
Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Chicago already falls on the next day in Manila.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Manila?
Manila is +13h from Chicago.
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 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 are the business hours in Chicago?
Standard business hours in Chicago are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Chicago and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Chicago works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+13h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Chicago and Manila?
Chicago uses USD ($) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Chicago and Manila compare in size?
Chicago has a population of approximately 2.7 million (metro: 9.5 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Chicago and Manila?
Chicago is known for Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Cloud Gate (The Bean). Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Chicago and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Chicago has the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange), CBOE and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +13h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use CST (Central Standard Time)?
CST is used in United States (Central), Canada (Manitoba, Saskatchewan), Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and 3 more countries.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, CST switches to CDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
CST covers 20 US states fully or partially. Chicago and Houston are the two largest cities in the Central Time Zone.
Which cities are in the PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Chicago, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Chicago (CST), it is +13h later in Manila (PHT).
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