Chicago to Songlou time converter

Songlou is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Songlou.

Chicago CDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Songlou CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Chicago
Illinois, United States
Tue, Oct 20
CDTUTC-5
Songlou
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8+13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Chicago to Songlou conversion table

Every hour of today in Chicago and the matching time in Songlou. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ChicagoSonglou
12:00 AM1:00 PM
1:00 AM2:00 PM
2:00 AM3:00 PM
3:00 AM4:00 PM
4:00 AM5:00 PM
5:00 AM6:00 PM
6:00 AM7:00 PM
7:00 AM8:00 PM
8:00 AM9:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
10:00 AM11:00 PM
11:00 AM12:00 AM+1 day
12:00 PM1:00 AM+1 day
1:00 PM2:00 AM+1 day
2:00 PM3:00 AM+1 day
3:00 PM4:00 AM+1 day
4:00 PM5:00 AM+1 day
5:00 PM6:00 AM+1 day
6:00 PM7:00 AM+1 day
7:00 PM8:00 AM+1 day
8:00 PM9:00 AM+1 day
9:00 PM10:00 AM+1 day
10:00 PM11:00 AM+1 day
11:00 PM12:00 PM+1 day

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Songlou): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Chicago and Songlou switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: +13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: +14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: +13h

Distance

Chicago and Songlou are 11,165 km (6,938 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Chicago and Songlou?

Songlou is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.

What time is it in Songlou when it is 9 AM in Chicago?

When it is 9:00 AM in Chicago, it is 10:00 PM in Songlou.

When is the best time to call Songlou from Chicago?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM in Chicago (9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Songlou): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Chicago and Songlou change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.