Time Difference Between Chicago and Taipei

Chicago is 13h 0m behind Taipei. This difference shifts by an hour around daylight saving time changes.

Chicago, United States
12:38:10AM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC-5 · CDT

Taipei, Taiwan
1:38:10PM

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

UTC+8

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Standard working hours (9:00 AM–5:00 PM) in Chicago fall between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM (next day) in Taipei.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours is Taipei ahead of Chicago?
Chicago is 13h 0m behind Taipei. Note that this changes by an hour across daylight saving time transitions.
Do Chicago and Taipei observe daylight saving time?
Chicago observes daylight saving time, and Taipei does not observe it. Because of that, the gap is 14h 0m for part of the year and 13h 0m for the rest.