Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).

Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?

No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Chicago?

10:00 PM in Singapore, on the same day.

Chicago to Singapore Meeting Planner

Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Chicago · United States

4:28 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · CDT · summer time

Singapore · Singapore

5:28 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · SGT

Best Meeting Times Between Chicago and Singapore

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Chicago, which is 10:00 PM in Singapore; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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ChicagoOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time4:28PMnow
SingaporeSingapore ·5:28AMTomorrow · now

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Date in Chicago

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Chicago time.

9:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Chicago (09:00); late evening in Singapore (22:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Singapore (09:00, next day); late evening in Chicago (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Singapore (10:00, next day); late evening in Chicago (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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ChicagoCDT
SingaporeUTC+8
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Your meeting

Chicago9:00 AM CDTSat, Oct 17
Singapore10:00 PM UTC+8Sat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 14:00 UTC

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Time difference between Chicago and Singapore

Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now: Singapore is on SGT (UTC+8) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then Singapore is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.

Time difference between Chicago and Singapore over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Singapore 13 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Singapore 14 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Chicago
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Singapore 13 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Chicago

Chicago is on Central Standard Time. Singapore is on Singapore Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chicago & Singapore Scheduling

What is the time difference between Chicago and Singapore?: Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Chicago right now: Singapore is on SGT (UTC+8) and Chicago on CDT (UTC-5). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Chicago: then Singapore is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Chicago and Singapore?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 9:00 AM in Chicago, which is 10:00 PM in Singapore; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Chicago observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Chicago is on CDT (UTC-5) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to CST (UTC-6).
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?: No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Chicago?: 10:00 PM in Singapore, on the same day.

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