KST to PHT Time Converter

Convert Korea Standard Time (KST) to Philippine Time (PHT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour behind.

Seoul · Korea Standard Time
15:44:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00
Manila · Philippine Time
14:44:20
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: KST (Seoul)
To: PHT (Manila)
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Daylight Saving status right now

KST (Korea Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No

When can KST and PHT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour KST to PHT conversion table

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

Korea Standard Time (KST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Seoul
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
SeoulBusan
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 Seoul and Manila

Seoul
Sunrise
05:26
Sunset
19:33
Solar noon
12:29
Daylight
14h 6m
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 Seoul or time in Manila.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between KST and PHT right now?+
PHT (Philippine Time) is currently 1 hour behind KST (Korea Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does KST or PHT observe daylight saving time?+
KST: does not observe daylight saving time. PHT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between KST and PHT?+
The strongest overlap is 10:00–16:00 KST (09:00–15:00 PHT), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Manila when it is 12:00 noon in Seoul?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Seoul (KST), it is 11:00 Wed in Manila (PHT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for KST and PHT?+
KST maps to "Asia/Seoul" 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 Seoul ahead of or behind Manila?+
Whether Seoul (KST) is ahead of or behind Manila (PHT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PHT is 1 hour behind KST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for KST and PHT?+
KST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9) 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 KST and PHT?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 10:00–16:00 KST.