CST to PHT Time Converter

Convert Central Standard Time (CST) to Philippine Time (PHT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 13 hours ahead.

Chicago · Central Standard Time
18:46:54
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Manila · Philippine Time
07:46:54
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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From: CST (Chicago)
To: PHT (Manila)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00
PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CST observes DST while PHT does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can CST and PHT meet?

No business-hours overlap exists between CST and PHT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour CST to PHT conversion table

CST time (Chicago)PHT time (Manila)Status
00:00 Tue13:00 TuePHT working
01:00 Tue14:00 TuePHT working
02:00 Tue15:00 TuePHT working
03:00 Tue16:00 TuePHT working
04:00 Tue17:00 TueOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:00 TueOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:00 TueOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:00 TueCST working
10:00 Tue23:00 TueCST working
11:00 Tue00:00 WedCST working
12:00 Tue01:00 WedCST working
13:00 Tue02:00 WedCST working
14:00 Tue03:00 WedCST working
15:00 Tue04:00 WedCST working
16:00 Tue05:00 WedCST working
17:00 Tue06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:00 WedPHT working
21:00 Tue10:00 WedPHT working
22:00 Tue11:00 WedPHT working
23:00 Tue12:00 WedPHT working

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 Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans
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 Chicago and Manila

Chicago
Sunrise
05:42
Sunset
19:54
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 11m
Manila
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
18:15
Solar noon
11:54
Daylight
12h 42m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CST and PHT right now?+
PHT (Philippine Time) is currently 13 hours ahead CST (Central Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CST or PHT observe daylight saving time?+
CST: observes daylight saving time. PHT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CST and PHT?+
CST and PHT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Manila when it is 12:00 noon in Chicago?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Chicago (CST), it is 01:00 Wed in Manila (PHT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CST and PHT?+
CST maps to "America/Chicago" in the IANA database. PHT maps to "Asia/Manila". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.