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Time Difference: Chicago to Singapore

🇺🇸ChicagoUTC-6
vs
🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
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Chicago, US
Wed, Jun 3
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Singapore, Singapore
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
13 hours
Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago
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Chicago vs Singapore timezone guide

Chicago (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Singapore (Singapore) uses Asia/Singapore at UTC+8. This means Singapore is 14 hours ahead of Chicago (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Chicago and Singapore

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Singapore do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

ChicagoSingaporeStatus
6am7pmChicago early, Singapore evening
7am8pmChicago early, Singapore evening
8am9pmChicago early, Singapore evening
9am10pmChicago working hours, Singapore late evening
10am11pmChicago working hours, Singapore late evening
11am12amChicago working hours, Singapore asleep
12pm1amChicago working hours, Singapore asleep
1pm2amChicago working hours, Singapore asleep
2pm3amChicago working hours, Singapore asleep
3pm4amChicago working hours, Singapore asleep
4pm5amChicago working hours, Singapore asleep
5pm6amChicago evening, Singapore early
6pm7amChicago evening, Singapore early
7pm8amChicago evening, Singapore early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amChicago late evening, Singapore working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Chicago and Singapore

Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Chicago's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Chicago is 14 hours behind Singapore
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Chicago is 13 hours behind Singapore
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Chicago is 14 hours behind Singapore

Distance between Chicago and Singapore

Great-circle distance
15,072 km
Direct flight time
~18h 44m

Chicago and Singapore are 15,072 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 44m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Chicago and Singapore?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Chicago is currently 13 hours behind Singapore.
Is Chicago ahead of Singapore?
No. Chicago is currently 13 hours behind Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Chicago?
When it's 9 AM in Chicago, it's 10pm in Singapore.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Singapore?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Chicago and Singapore do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Chicago and Singapore observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Chicago and Singapore?
Chicago and Singapore are 15,072 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 44 minutes.