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Frequently Asked Questions
Chicago is in the CDT timezone (UTC-5) and Shanghai is in the CST timezone (UTC+8). The time difference between them is 13 hours.
Use the timeline above to find overlapping business hours between Chicago and Shanghai. The "Best time to meet" card highlights the window where both cities are within working hours (9 AM – 6 PM local time).
Chicago observes Daylight Saving Time, while Shanghai does not. When DST is active in Chicago, the time difference changes by 1 hour.
Click the pencil icon next to the Chicago clock and type any time. The Shanghai clock will update instantly, showing the exact corresponding time. You can also pick a date to account for DST changes.