Sanming to Chicago time converter

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

Sanming CST

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

Sanming
China
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)

Sanming to Chicago conversion table

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

SanmingChicago
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 Sanming (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 Sanming 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

Sanming and Chicago are 12,010 km (7,463 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Sanming and Chicago?

Chicago is 13 hours behind Sanming.

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

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

When is the best time to call Chicago from Sanming?

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

Does the time difference between Sanming 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.