Time zone in the Philippines: Philippine Standard Time (PHT)
Right now the local time in the Philippines is UTC+8. The Philippines uses UTC+8 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
In the Philippines, "PST" usually means Philippine Standard Time, not U.S. Pacific Time, so check which one a meeting invite means. The official time is kept by PAGASA, the national weather agency.
Time difference between the Philippines and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind the Philippines right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in the Philippines. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in the Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call the Philippines from the U.S.
To reach someone in the Philippines between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM New York time, or between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in the Philippines (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In the Philippines that is from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Philippines in?
The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (PHT), which is UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does the Philippines have daylight saving time?
No. the Philippines stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between the Philippines and New York?
The Philippines is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for the Philippines?
The country calling code is +63. To call the Philippines from the U.S., dial 011, then 63, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in the Philippines?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to PHP converter.