EST to PHT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Philippine Time (PHT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
17:45:34
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Manila · Philippine Time
05:45:34
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: EST (New York)
To: PHT (Manila)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while PHT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST 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 New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST 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 EST to PHT conversion table

EST time (New York)PHT time (Manila)Status
00:00 Sun12:00 SunPHT working
01:00 Sun13:00 SunPHT working
02:00 Sun14:00 SunPHT working
03:00 Sun15:00 SunPHT working
04:00 Sun16:00 SunPHT working
05:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
13:00 Sun01:00 MonEST working
14:00 Sun02:00 MonEST working
15:00 Sun03:00 MonEST working
16:00 Sun04:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun09:00 MonPHT working
22:00 Sun10:00 MonPHT working
23:00 Sun11:00 MonPHT 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

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
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 New York and Manila

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Manila
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
18:16
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 45m

Related converters

PHT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to PHTGMT to PHTUTC to PHTCET to PHTIST to PHT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Manila.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and PHT right now?+
PHT (Philippine Time) is currently 12 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or PHT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. PHT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and PHT?+
EST 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 New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 00:00 Mon in Manila (PHT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and PHT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" 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 New York ahead of or behind Manila?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Manila (PHT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PHT is 12 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and PHT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) 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 EST and PHT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and PHT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.