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Time difference between Chicago and Manila
Chicago
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Manila
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Manila is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now.
Does the gap change?
The gap isn't fixed. Chicago changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Manila doesn't, so the difference moves during the year:
- From around November 1, 2026: Manila ahead by 14 hours
- From around March 14, 2027: Manila ahead by 13 hours
Best time to meet
Normal office hours in Manila and Chicago don't overlap. The most workable window is 6 PM to 10 PM in Chicago, which is 7 AM to 11 AM in Manila, with one side starting early or finishing late.
For a recurring meeting, it's fairest to rotate which city takes the inconvenient slot.
City details
Chicago to Manila, hour by hour
| Chicago | Manila | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | Night | 1 PM | Work hours |
| 1 AM | Night | 2 PM | Work hours |
| 2 AM | Night | 3 PM | Work hours |
| 3 AM | Night | 4 PM | Work hours |
| 4 AM | Night | 5 PM | Early or late |
| 5 AM | Night | 6 PM | Early or late |
| 6 AM | Night | 7 PM | Early or late |
| 7 AM | Early or late | 8 PM | Early or late |
| 8 AM | Early or late | 9 PM | Early or late |
| 9 AM | Work hours | 10 PM | Night |
| 10 AM | Work hours | 11 PM | Night |
| 11 AM | Work hours | 12 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 12 PM | Work hours | 1 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 1 PM | Work hours | 2 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 2 PM | Work hours | 3 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 3 PM | Work hours | 4 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 4 PM | Work hours | 5 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 5 PM | Early or late | 6 AM (Mon) | Night |
| 6 PM | Early or late | 7 AM (Mon) | Early or late |
| 7 PM | Early or late | 8 AM (Mon) | Early or late |
| 8 PM | Early or late | 9 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 9 PM | Early or late | 10 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 10 PM | Night | 11 AM (Mon) | Work hours |
| 11 PM | Night | 12 PM (Mon) | Work hours |
Based on today's clocks. Work hours are 9 AM to 5 PM.