CT to PHT Time Converter

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

Chicago · Central Time
08:33:03
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00
Manila · Philippine Time
21:33:03
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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

CT (Central 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: CT observes DST while PHT does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CT starts or ends DST.

When can CT and PHT meet?

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PHT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Chicago (CT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between CT 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 CT to PHT conversion table

CT 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 TueCT working
10:00 Tue23:00 TueCT working
11:00 Tue00:00 WedCT working
12:00 Tue01:00 WedCT working
13:00 Tue02:00 WedCT working
14:00 Tue03:00 WedCT working
15:00 Tue04:00 WedCT working
16:00 Tue05:00 WedCT 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 Time (CT)
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
05:34
Sunset
20:01
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 26m
Manila
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:16
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 46m

Related converters

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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 CT and PHT right now?+
PHT (Philippine Time) is currently 13 hours ahead CT (Central Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CT or PHT observe daylight saving time?+
CT: observes daylight saving time. PHT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CT and PHT?+
CT 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 (CT), it is 01:00 Wed in Manila (PHT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CT and PHT?+
CT 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.
Is Chicago ahead of or behind Manila?+
Whether Chicago (CT) is ahead of or behind Manila (PHT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PHT is 13 hours ahead CT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CT and PHT?+
CT is UTC-05:00 (CDT) 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 CT and PHT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between CT and PHT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.