Time Difference Between Chicago and Singapore
Singapore is 13 hours ahead Chicago.
United States
Chicago
America/Chicago · UTC-5
Singapore
Singapore
Asia/Singapore · UTC+8
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Chicago and Singapore.
Standard working hours don't overlap between Chicago and Singapore. Consider early-morning calls in Chicago or late-evening calls in Singapore.
Chicago to Singapore — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in Singapore for an hour in Chicago. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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| Workday in Chicago | ||
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| +1 day | Off hours | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Chicago and Singapore?
Singapore, Singapore (UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead Chicago, United States (UTC-5).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Singapore?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Chicago and Singapore?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Chicago, what time is it in Singapore?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Chicago is mapped to its equivalent local time in Singapore, including day shift markers when the date differs.