PT to PHT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 17, 2025

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Pacific Time (PT)

UTC-8/7 • Los Angeles, Vancouver, Seattle

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 (PT): -8

UTC Offset (PHT): +8

DST Status: --

PT Time: --

PHT Time: --

Time Format:

Current PT: --:--:--

Current PHT: --:--:--

🌍 PT switches between PST (UTC-8) and PDT (UTC-7) based on daylight saving time. PHT is UTC+8 year-round with no changes.

PT to PHT Conversion Guide

What is PT to PHT Conversion?

PT to PHT conversion helps you translate time between Pacific Time and Philippine Time. PT switches between PST (UTC-8) during standard time and PDT (UTC-7) during daylight saving time. PHT is UTC+8 year-round with no daylight saving adjustments. The time difference is 16 hours during PST period and 15 hours during PDT period, with PHT being ahead.

Time Zone Information

Pacific Time (PT): General term covering PST (UTC-8) from November to March and PDT (UTC-7) from March to November in western North America.

Philippine Time (PHT): The unified time zone for all of the Philippines. Always UTC+8 throughout the year with no daylight saving time changes.

Time Difference: PHT is 16 hours ahead of PST during winter and 15 hours ahead of PDT during summer.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

PST/PDT Period: PT switches between standard time (PST, UTC-8) and daylight time (PDT, UTC-7) based on US DST rules

PHT Consistency: Philippine Time never changes and does not observe daylight saving time

Variable Difference: The time difference changes between 15 and 16 hours depending on DST status

Common Conversion Examples

Business Hours (PST)

PST 9:00 AM → PHT 1:00 AM (next day)

PST 5:00 PM → PHT 9:00 AM (next day)

Winter time conversion (16 hours)

Business Hours (PDT)

PDT 9:00 AM → PHT 12:00 AM (next day)

PDT 5:00 PM → PHT 8:00 AM (next day)

Summer time conversion (15 hours)

International Meetings

PT 7:00 PM → PHT 11:00 AM (next day)

PT 10:00 PM → PHT 2:00 PM (next day)

Optimal meeting windows

Server Timestamps

PT 12:00 AM → PHT 4:00 PM

PT 11:59 PM → PHT 3:59 PM (next day)

Midnight boundary handling

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• PT automatically switches between PST and PDT based on US daylight saving time rules

• PHT remains constant year-round with no daylight saving time changes

• Add 16 hours to PST or 15 hours to PDT to get PHT time

• PHT is typically the next calendar day compared to Pacific Time

• Best meeting times: PT evening (7-11 PM) aligns with PHT morning (11 AM-3 PM next day)

• Always specify the date when scheduling to avoid confusion due to date line crossing

PT to PHT Time Converter

If you ever need to coordinate between Pacific Time and Philippine Time, this tool has you covered. Whether you're booking a meeting, syncing a delivery window, or catching a stream, knowing exactly when “8 AM in LA” happens in Manila can save everyone a lot of back-and-forth. Below is a quick reference showing which countries use each of these time zones:

Pacific Time (PT) - UTC-8 / UTC-7	Philippine Time (PHT) - UTC+8
🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇲🇽 Mexico	🇵🇭 Philippines

Why this converter can save your project (or your sleep)

Coordinating across time zones often turns into a guessing game. Is it Tuesday or Wednesday over there? Are they ahead or behind? What about daylight saving time? This tool takes out all the guesswork between Pacific Time (covering parts of the US, Canada, and Mexico) and Philippine Time, which applies across the entire Philippines without change year-round.

How to use it without a second thought

Pick your starting time

Start by choosing the date and time in either Pacific Time or Philippine Time. You can do this manually with the date and time inputs, or click the “Now” button to pull the current time instantly.

Make sure you’ve selected the right base zone

Use the dropdown to pick whether your input time is in Pacific Time or Philippine Time. This tells the tool which direction to convert.

Hit convert or let it do it automatically

By default, it’s set to “Auto Convert” mode, so any change triggers an instant result. If you’d rather be deliberate, uncheck that and click the big “Convert Time” button whenever you're ready.

Read your results clearly

The converted time appears large and easy to spot. You’ll also see the converted date, the time difference (15 or 16 hours depending on daylight time), and formatted details for both zones.

Want to switch the direction?

Just click the “Swap” button. The labels and calculations flip accordingly. The display updates too, so you’re never second-guessing where your input is going.

Smart details you might miss at a glance

Handles daylight saving automatically

If you leave “Daylight Saving Aware” checked, the calculator knows when PT flips between PST and PDT. That means you don’t have to remember the second Sunday of March or the first Sunday in November. It’s handled for you.

Custom display options

Prefer 24-hour time? Click the “12 Hour” button to toggle the format. You can also choose to show or hide seconds, and even display UTC offsets if you’re coordinating across more than just PT and PHT.

Keyboard shortcuts for pros

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

These shortcuts only work if you’re not currently typing in a field, which helps avoid accidents.

A real-world example: Los Angeles and Manila

Say you're working with a design team based in the Philippines while you're in Los Angeles. You're planning a call for 5:00 PM your time. That’s 8:00 AM the next day in Manila during daylight saving, or 9:00 AM when it’s standard time. This tool not only gives you that exact info, but it also reminds you what day it is in each place—huge when you’re working across the international date line.

Keep your time aligned with confidence

With this PT to PHT converter, you don’t need to double-check charts, count backwards from 24, or worry about missing a meeting by a day. It’s built for clear scheduling, real-world use, and fast decisions. Whether you’re juggling cross-continental teams or just trying to call family, this tool takes the stress out of time math.