Manila to Chicago Time Converter
Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila right now. 9:00 AM in Manila is 7:00 PM in Chicago (the day before).
Time now: Manila and Chicago
Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
Manila and Chicago are about 13,085 km (8,131 miles) apart in a straight line. Right now Manila is on PST (UTC+08:00) and Chicago is on CST (UTC-06:00).
Manila to Chicago conversion table
Every hour of the day, using today's time difference.
| Manila | Chicago |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 AMprevious day |
| 1:00 AM | 11:00 AMprevious day |
| 2:00 AM | 12:00 PMprevious day |
| 3:00 AM | 1:00 PMprevious day |
| 4:00 AM | 2:00 PMprevious day |
| 5:00 AM | 3:00 PMprevious day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 PMprevious day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 PMprevious day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 PMprevious day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 PMprevious day |
| 10:00 AM | 8:00 PMprevious day |
| 11:00 AM | 9:00 PMprevious day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 PMprevious day |
| 1:00 PM | 11:00 PMprevious day |
| 2:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
Best time to meet between Manila and Chicago
There is no overlap between 9 AM and 6 PM in both places.
If both sides can be flexible (7 AM – 10 PM):
- 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Manila = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago
- 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM Manila = 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Chicago
The time difference changes during the year because of daylight saving time, so these windows shift by an hour at other times.
Does the time difference between Manila and Chicago change?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila. These are the dates in the next 12 months when the gap changes:
- Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 13 hours behind Manila from then (it was 14 hours before).
- Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila from then (it was 13 hours before).
Office hours in each other's time
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Manila is 7:00 PM (previous day) to 4:00 AM in Chicago.
- 9 AM to 6 PM in Chicago is 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM (next day) in Manila.
Based on today's clock settings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila right now. The gap is not fixed: it is 14 hours at some times of the year and 13 hours at others, because at least one of them changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
How do I convert Manila to Chicago?
Subtract 14 hours from the Manila time to get the Chicago time (at today's difference). 9:00 AM in Manila is 7:00 PM in Chicago (the day before). Or use the converter above and pick any date and time.
What is the current time in Chicago?
It is 7:07 PM in Chicago on Monday, November 9 (the converter above shows it live). At the same moment it is 9:07 AM in Manila.
Does the time difference between Manila and Chicago change during the year?
Yes. Right now Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila. Over the next 12 months the gap changes 2 times: Sunday, 14 March 2027: Chicago moves its clocks forward. Chicago is 13 hours behind Manila from then (it was 14 hours before). Sunday, 7 November 2027: Chicago moves its clocks back. Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila from then (it was 13 hours before).
What is the best time for a meeting between Manila and Chicago?
The two places have no shared working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The nearest option is 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM Manila = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Chicago.