CAT to PHT Time Converter

Convert Central Africa Time (CAT) to Philippine Time (PHT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours ahead.

Harare · Central Africa Time
08:03:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Manila · Philippine Time
14:03:12
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: CAT (Harare)
To: PHT (Manila)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CAT (Central Africa Time)
Observes DST
No
PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No

When can CAT and PHT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Harare (CAT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–10:00 CAT (15:00–16:00 PHT).

Hour-by-hour CAT to PHT conversion table

CAT time (Harare)PHT time (Manila)Status
00:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed09:00 WedPHT working
04:00 Wed10:00 WedPHT working
05:00 Wed11:00 WedPHT working
06:00 Wed12:00 WedPHT working
07:00 Wed13:00 WedPHT working
08:00 Wed14:00 WedPHT working
09:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed17:00 WedCAT working
12:00 Wed18:00 WedCAT working
13:00 Wed19:00 WedCAT working
14:00 Wed20:00 WedCAT working
15:00 Wed21:00 WedCAT working
16:00 Wed22:00 WedCAT working
17:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed02:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed03:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Harare
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Harare
Philippine Time (PHT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Manila
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ManilaQuezon City

Sun today in Harare and Manila

Manila
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:17
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 46m

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Looking for local time? See time in Harare or time in Manila.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CAT and PHT right now?+
PHT (Philippine Time) is currently 6 hours ahead CAT (Central Africa Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CAT or PHT observe daylight saving time?+
CAT: does not observe daylight saving time. PHT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CAT and PHT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–10:00 CAT (15:00–16:00 PHT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Manila when it is 12:00 noon in Harare?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Harare (CAT), it is 18:00 Wed in Manila (PHT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CAT and PHT?+
CAT maps to "Africa/Harare" in the IANA database. PHT maps to "Asia/Manila". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Harare ahead of or behind Manila?+
Whether Harare (CAT) is ahead of or behind Manila (PHT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PHT is 6 hours ahead CAT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CAT and PHT?+
CAT is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and PHT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CAT and PHT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–10:00 CAT.