Philippine Time (PHT)
PHT is UTC+8. Current Philippine Time and when PHT applies.
Philippine Time now
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
PHTUTC+8
PHT does not change for daylight saving time
About PHT
- Full Name
- Philippine Time
- Abbreviation
- PHT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+8
- Philippine Time is on
- Standard Time (PHT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — PHT is UTC+8 all year
Philippine Time (PHT, also written PST for Philippine Standard Time) is UTC+8 all year. The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time. It shares its offset with Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China.
Where PHT is used
PHT all year (no DST)
- All of the Philippines (Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao)
Not to be confused with: Not to be confused with Pacific Standard Time, also abbreviated PST (UTC-8).
Major Cities in Philippine Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
PHT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| PHT to SGT | Same time | Same time |
| PHT to HKT | Same time | Same time |
| PHT to MYT | Same time | Same time |
| PHT to JST | +1 hour | +1 hour |
| PHT to UTC | -8 hours | -8 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
PHT converters
PHT FAQs
What is PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT, also written PST for Philippine Standard Time) is UTC+8 all year. The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time. It shares its offset with Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China.
What is the UTC offset of PHT?
PHT is always UTC+8 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does PHT change for daylight saving time?
No. PHT stays at UTC+8 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is PHT used all year?
These places use UTC+8 all year without daylight saving time: All of the Philippines (Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao).
Does PHT have other meanings?
Yes. PHT can also mean Not to be confused with Pacific Standard Time, also abbreviated PST (UTC-8). This page covers Philippine Time (UTC+8). When sharing a time, adding the UTC offset avoids confusion.