Time now in Philippines

UTC+08:00 • Asia/Manila (PST)

Your device clock is 667ms ahead of the detected local time (Asia/Manila, UTC+08:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2026, week 38

Time in Philippines now

Philippines has one official time zone: PST (UTC+08:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Philippines is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Philippines?

Official time in Philippines is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Philippines

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
Asia/Manila UTC+08:00 Cavite, Eastern Visayas, Davao, Davao City, Davao del Sur

List of time zones used in Philippines (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
Asia/Manila UTC+08:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Philippines

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Philippines depends on the region.

  • Cavite, Eastern Visayas: 12 hour(s) behind the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Philippines use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Philippines observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Philippines

  • 1990-07-28 at 23:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Philippines was on 1990-07-28 at 23:00 (local time) (zone Asia/Manila): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from PDT to PST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Philippines?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC+8:00 and UTC+8:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Philippines have?
Philippines has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Philippines use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Philippines observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Philippines time

To convert Philippines time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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