Taiwan to Chicago
-13hTaiwan
CSTSOURCEChicago
CDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
CST and CDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the CST (China Standard Time) and CDT (Central Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
CST – China Standard Time
UTC+08:00China Standard Time (CST) covers all of mainland China, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones.
- •In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
- •China abolished daylight saving time in 1991.
- •The Shanghai Stock Exchange operates on CST/Beijing Time.
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 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: Taiwan to Chicago
Taiwan runs on Taiwan Standard Time (CST) at UTC+08:00. Chicago runs on Central Daylight Time (CDT) at UTC-05:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Taiwan 13 hours behind Chicago — a difference of -13h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Taiwan it is 8:00 PM in Chicago on the previous day. Midnight in Taiwan is 11:00 AM in Chicago.Chicago observes daylight saving time while Taiwan does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Taiwan to Chicago time conversion table
| Taiwan (CST) | 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 Taiwan to Chicago time
- Scheduling a call from Taiwan to Chicago: a 10:00 AM start in Taiwan 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: Taiwan 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 Taiwan.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Taiwan 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 CST" 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 Taiwan 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 CST (China Standard Time)
China Standard Time (CST, also known as Beijing Time) is used across all of mainland China despite the country spanning five geographical time zones. This single-timezone policy was adopted in 1949. China does not observe daylight saving time. CST is shared with Hong Kong (HKT), Macau, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines, making UTC+08:00 one of the most used offsets in the world.
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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Taiwan and Chicago have no shared working hours because of the -13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Taiwan is 13 hours behind Chicago (CST 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
Taiwan
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 Taiwan and Chicago?
Taiwan (CST, UTC+08:00) is 13 hours behind Chicago (CDT, UTC-05:00). The gap is currently -13h.
How do I convert Taiwan time to Chicago time?
Add -13h to Taiwan local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Taiwan 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 Taiwan.
What is the best time to call Chicago from Taiwan?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Taiwan, which is 12:00 AM in Chicago.
Which is behind, Taiwan or Chicago?
Taiwan is 13 hours behind Chicago. When it is 12:00 PM in Taiwan it is 11:00 PM in Chicago.
Do Taiwan and Chicago use different time zones?
Taiwan (Taiwan) uses CST at UTC+08:00, while Chicago (USA) uses CDT at UTC-05:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Taipei and America/Chicago.
Does daylight saving time affect the Taiwan–Chicago difference?
Yes at the moment: Chicago is on daylight saving time and Taiwan is not, so the -13h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Taiwan's time zone?
CST also covers Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Wuhan and 2 more.
Which countries use CST, Taiwan's zone?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Is there a day difference between Taiwan and Chicago?
Sometimes. The -13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Taiwan already falls on the in Chicago.
What is the time difference between Taiwan and Chicago?
Chicago is -13h from Taiwan.
What timezone is Taiwan in?
Taiwan operates on its local timezone.
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 Chicago?
Standard business hours in Chicago are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST.
Which countries use CST (China Standard Time)?
CST is used in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan.
Does CST observe daylight saving time?
No, CST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about CST?
China uses a single time zone despite spanning 5 geographical zones. In Xinjiang (western China), sunset can be as late as midnight in summer.
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 Taiwan, what time is it in Chicago?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Taiwan (CST), it is -13h later in Chicago (CST).
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