PST to PHT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 04, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time (PST)

UTC-8 • Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver

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 (PST): -8

UTC Offset (PHT): +8

DST Status: --

PST Time: --

PHT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PST: --:--:--

Current PHT: --:--:--

🌍 PST is UTC-8 (PDT UTC-7 during daylight saving). PHT is UTC+8 year-round with no daylight saving time observed.

PST to PHT Conversion Guide

What is PST to PHT Conversion?

PST to PHT conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Standard Time and Philippine Time. PST is UTC-8 in winter and PDT (UTC-7) in summer due to daylight saving time. Philippine Time is UTC+8 year-round with no daylight saving adjustments. The time difference is typically 16 hours, with PHT being ahead and on the next day.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Standard Time (PST): Used in western United States and Canada during standard time. UTC-8 from November to March, switches to PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving.

Philippine Time (PHT): Used throughout the Philippines. Always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time adjustments throughout the year.

Time Difference: PHT is 16 hours ahead of PST (15 hours ahead of PDT). This means PHT is typically the next day.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

PST Period: Observed from first Sunday in November to second Sunday in March when US/Canada clocks are at standard time

PDT Period: Observed from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November when clocks are set forward one hour

PHT Consistency: Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, remaining at UTC+8 throughout the year

Common Conversion Examples

Standard Time (PST to PHT)

PST 9:00 AM → PHT 1:00 AM (next day)

PST 5:00 PM → PHT 9:00 AM (next day)

16-hour difference during PST period

Daylight Time (PDT to PHT)

PDT 10:00 AM → PHT 1:00 AM (next day)

PDT 6:00 PM → PHT 9:00 AM (next day)

15-hour difference during PDT period

Business Hours

PST 7:00 PM → PHT 11:00 AM (next day)

PST 11:00 PM → PHT 3:00 PM (next day)

Evening PST = Next day business hours PHT

Date Crossing

PST 8:00 AM → PHT 12:00 AM (next day)

PST 11:59 PM → PHT 3:59 PM (next day)

PHT is always ahead by one calendar day

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• PST becomes PDT during daylight saving (March-November), reducing time difference from 16 to 15 hours

• Philippines never observes daylight saving time, keeping UTC+8 year-round

• PHT is almost always the next calendar day compared to Pacific Time

• Best meeting times: PST 7:00-11:00 PM corresponds to PHT 11:00 AM-3:00 PM next day

• When scheduling, always specify which day to avoid confusion due to date crossing

• Pacific Time includes multiple regions: California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia

Your PST to PHT Time Converter for Easy Planning

Trying to coordinate between Pacific Standard Time and Philippine Time? Whether you're setting up a business meeting between San Francisco and Manila or planning a video call with family, this converter takes the guesswork out of the clock. Here’s a snapshot of the two time zones and the countries using them:

PST (UTC-8 / UTC-7 with DST)	PHT (UTC+8)
🇺🇸 United States (WEST Coast) 🇨🇦 Canada (British Columbia, Yukon) 🇲🇽 Mexico (Baja California)	🇵🇭 Philippines

Why This Converter Makes Life Easier

There's a 15 or 16-hour time gap between the US West Coast and the Philippines, depending on the time of year. That makes scheduling a challenge. This tool helps by translating exact hours and dates between the two zones, clearly showing when it’s the same day or already tomorrow for the other person.

Here’s How It Works Step by Step

Start by picking your base time

At the top, choose a date and time in either Pacific or Philippine time. Use the dropdown to switch between the two zones. The converter automatically adjusts for whether it's standard or daylight saving time in the Pacific region.

Review the output instantly

Once a time is entered, the corresponding date and time in the other zone appears below. You’ll see a clearly labeled display showing converted time, the full date, and extra details like UTC offset and whether daylight saving is in effect.

Use the quick controls for faster inputs

Convert Time: Triggers the conversion manually
Swap: Reverses the direction (PST to PHT or PHT to PST)
Now: Fills in the current local time
Reset: Clears everything and resets the converter

Features That Keep You Accurate

Daylight Saving Time Awareness

When enabled, the tool automatically adjusts between PST and PDT, depending on the date you input. That means you don’t have to manually calculate whether it’s minus seven or minus eight hours from UTC.

Offset Display

Turn on UTC offsets if you prefer seeing the exact numeric differences (like +08:00 or -07:00). This is especially useful when you’re managing systems or software that display time in offset format.

Time Format Toggle

You can switch between 12-hour and 24-hour clock views with a single click. Perfect if you’re used to military time or need consistency with digital logs.

Seconds Display

If precise timing matters—say, when working with code deployment or network logging—you can keep seconds visible. Or hide them for a cleaner view.

Live Clock Preview

Below the tool, live time displays show you the current time in both PST and PHT, updating every second. That means even if you’re not converting a specific time, you can still glance and see what time it is on either side of the Pacific.

Example: Coordinating in Real Life

Imagine you're in Canada and need to coordinate with a team in the Philippines. It's Wednesday afternoon at 2 PM in Vancouver. With this tool, you instantly see that it’s 6 AM the next day in Manila. Now you can decide whether to schedule a late-night strategy session or wait until your colleagues wake up.

Small Details That Save You from Big Mistakes

Auto Convert: When on, the converter updates the output live as you type
Swapping changes the labels too: So you always know which side is input and which is output
It remembers your format choice: If you switch to 24-hour, that stays until you change it again
Shows the date, not just the time: Crucial because PHT is often already on tomorrow’s calendar

Keep Your Schedule Clear Across Oceans

This converter makes it simple to see the exact time and day in both Pacific and Philippine zones. It’s not just about knowing what time it is, but making sure you're reaching someone when they're actually awake and available. With all the little features built in, you’ll spend less time second-guessing and more time getting things done.