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Time difference between Chicago and Singapore

Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is noon in Chicago, it is 1:00 AM (next day) in Singapore. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Chicago to Singapore or Singapore to Chicago.

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Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago, usually.

Difference right now13 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Chicago changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Singapore does not, the difference becomes 14 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Chicago (United States) is in the America/Chicago time zone: UTC-6 (CST) or UTC-5 (CDT).
  • Singapore (Singapore) is in the Asia/Singapore time zone: UTC+8.

Convert Chicago time to Singapore time

ChicagoSingapore
6:00 AM7:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 13 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Chicago and Singapore have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Chicago (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (next day) in Singapore).

The best time to call is around 8:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM (next day) in Singapore). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Singapore?

Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago, usually. It becomes 14 hours for part of the year.

Is Singapore ahead of or behind Chicago?

Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Singapore change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 13 hours, but because Chicago changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Singapore does not, it becomes 14 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Chicago and Singapore?

The best time to call is around 8:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM (next day) in Singapore). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.