EST to PHT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 14, 2025

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Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC-5 • New York, Toronto, Miami

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Philippine Time (PHT)

UTC+8 • Manila, Cebu, Davao

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (EST/EDT): -5

UTC Offset (PHT): +8

DST Status: --

EST/EDT Time: --

PHT Time: --

Time Format:

Current EST/EDT: --:--:--

Current PHT: --:--:--

🌏 EST is UTC-5 (winter) and EDT is UTC-4 (summer). PHT is always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time.

EST to PHT Conversion Guide

What is EST to PHT Conversion?

EST to PHT conversion helps you translate time between Eastern Standard Time and Philippine Time. EST is UTC-5 during winter months, while EDT is UTC-4 during daylight saving time (March-November). PHT is always UTC+8 and never changes. The time difference varies: 13 hours during EST period and 12 hours during EDT period.

Time Zone Information

Eastern Standard Time (EST): UTC-5, used in eastern United States and Canada during winter months (November to March).

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): UTC-4, used during daylight saving time from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November.

Philippine Time (PHT): Always UTC+8, covers the entire Philippines with no daylight saving time since 1990.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

EST Period (Winter): 13-hour difference - PHT is 13 hours ahead of EST

EDT Period (Summer): 12-hour difference - PHT is 12 hours ahead of EDT

PHT Consistency: Philippines never observes daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Winter Schedule (EST)

EST 9:00 AM → PHT 10:00 PM

EST 5:00 PM → PHT 6:00 AM (next day)

13-hour difference during standard time

Summer Schedule (EDT)

EDT 9:00 AM → PHT 9:00 PM

EDT 5:00 PM → PHT 5:00 AM (next day)

12-hour difference during daylight time

Business Hours Overlap

EST 8:00 PM → PHT 9:00 AM (next day)

EST 11:00 PM → PHT 12:00 PM (next day)

Late evening EST = morning PHT

International Calls

EST 7:00 AM → PHT 8:00 PM

EDT 6:00 AM → PHT 6:00 PM

Early morning EST/EDT = evening PHT

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Add 13 hours to EST or 12 hours to EDT to get PHT time

• PHT is almost exactly opposite to US Eastern Time - when it's day in one, it's night in the other

• Best meeting times: EST 8-11 PM = PHT 9 AM-12 PM (winter) or EST 7-10 PM = PHT 7-10 AM (summer)

• Converting from EST/EDT often results in the next calendar day in PHT

• Philippines shares PHT timezone with China, Singapore, Malaysia, and Western Australia

• Remember daylight saving transitions in March and November affect the time difference

Eastern Time to Philippine Time Converter

Trying to line up schedules between North America’s East Coast and the Philippines? This tool takes all the guesswork out. Whether you're planning a video call, working across time zones, or simply figuring out when to message a friend, this converter gives you reliable, up-to-the-minute conversions between Eastern Time (EST/EDT) and Philippine Time (PHT).

Eastern Time (EST/EDT) UTC-5 / UTC-4	Philippine Time (PHT) UTC+8
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇭🇹 Haiti 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands 🇵🇦 Panama (observes EST all year)	🇵🇭 Philippines

Why use a converter like this?

If you've ever scheduled a meeting between New York and Manila, you know the mental gymnastics involved. Add daylight saving into the mix and it’s a whole new level of confusion. This calculator helps you skip the hassle, especially when every hour counts, whether it's work, family, or travel coordination.

Here’s how it works step by step

1. Choose your starting time

Begin by selecting a date and time in the input field. By default, it starts in Eastern Time. You can choose to start with PHT instead by using the dropdown above the time picker.

2. Customize your settings

Check or uncheck the boxes to control features like:

Auto Convert: Converts instantly as you change time or date
Daylight Saving Aware: Ensures accurate conversion depending on the season
Show UTC Offset: Displays +8 or -5 with clarity
Show Seconds: If you need precision down to the second

3. Hit “Convert” or use the keyboard

Once everything is set, press “Convert” to see the translated time. You can also use keyboard shortcuts like:

Enter or Space: Convert
S: Swap time zones
N: Set to current time
R: Reset
F: Toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour format

4. Check your results

Your converted time appears right below, complete with full date, time difference, and whether Eastern Time is currently in daylight mode or not. You’ll also see the formatted times on both sides for reference.

Options that go the extra mile

This tool does more than just basic conversion. It automatically calculates the time difference based on whether it’s standard time or daylight saving. You can swap directions, PHT to EST, at any moment, and you can see live clocks ticking on both sides.

You’ll also get helpful format toggles, and for those who work down to the second, there’s a setting just for that. It’s also smart enough to detect invalid input and will reset gracefully if something’s off.

Example: Scheduling between two countries

Let’s say you're in 🇺🇸 the United States and coordinating with someone in 🇵🇭 the Philippines. If it’s 8 PM in New York on a winter evening (EST), that’s already 9 AM the next day in Manila (PHT). Instead of second-guessing and pulling out a separate world clock, use this tool to plug in the time and get your answer in a flash.

Designed to keep your schedule smooth

This converter was built for people who need accuracy without headaches. Whether it’s for international business, remote work, or just staying in touch with family and friends abroad, it cuts straight to what matters, reliable time conversion between Eastern Time and Philippine Time, every single time.