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Current time in Philippines
A single time zone at UTC+08:00.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
About Philippines's time
A single time zone.
The Philippines uses a single timezone, Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is UTC+08:00. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains consistent throughout the year.
Major cities
Cities of Philippines.
History
How Philippines keeps time.
The Philippines' current timezone system has its roots in its colonial history under Spain and later American administration.
Until the end of 1844 the Philippines kept the calendar date of the Americas, a legacy of the Manila galleon trade with Mexico, and skipped 31 December 1844 to align with Asia. UTC+08:00 standard time was adopted in 1899, and daylight saving time was used in several years between 1936 and 1990, most recently in 1990.
The Philippines observes Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is UTC+08:00. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset remains consistent throughout the year. This simplifies scheduling and planning for both locals and international businesses operating within the country.
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Philippines to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Philippines's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What is the time zone in the Philippines?
- The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is UTC+08:00.
- Does the Philippines observe daylight saving time?
- No, the Philippines does not observe daylight saving time.
- How do I convert Philippine Standard Time (PST) to my local time?
- To convert PST to your local time, you need to know the UTC offset of your location. For example, if you are in UTC-5 (Eastern Standard Time), you would subtract 13 hours from PST to get your local time. Online converters can help with specific date conversions.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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