Hsinchu to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 13 hours behind Hsinchu. When it is 9:00 AM in Hsinchu, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

Hsinchu CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Hsinchu
Taiwan
Sat, Oct 17
CSTUTC+8
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-13h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Hsinchu to Chicago conversion table

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

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

Best time to call or meet

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

Daylight saving time and the difference

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

  • Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -13h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -14h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 17, 2027: -13h

Distance

Hsinchu and Chicago are 12,040 km (7,481 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Hsinchu and Chicago?

Chicago is 13 hours behind Hsinchu.

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

When it is 9:00 AM in Hsinchu, it is 8:00 PM (Fri, Oct 16) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from Hsinchu?

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

Does the time difference between Hsinchu and Chicago change?

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