NZST to PHT Time Converter

Convert New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Philippine Time (PHT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
10:35:55
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00
Manila · Philippine Time
06:35:55
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

Convert a specific time

From: NZST (Auckland)
To: PHT (Manila)
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Daylight Saving status right now

NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shift
UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00
PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: NZST observes DST while PHT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NZST starts or ends DST.

When can NZST and PHT meet?

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NZST
PHT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Auckland (NZST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:00–16:00 NZST (09:00–12:00 PHT).

Hour-by-hour NZST to PHT conversion table

NZST time (Auckland)PHT time (Manila)Status
00:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Mon21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Mon22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Mon23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Mon00:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Mon01:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon02:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon03:00 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon05:00 MonNZST working
10:00 Mon06:00 MonNZST working
11:00 Mon07:00 MonNZST working
12:00 Mon08:00 MonNZST working
13:00 Mon09:00 MonBoth at work
14:00 Mon10:00 MonBoth at work
15:00 Mon11:00 MonBoth at work
16:00 Mon12:00 MonBoth at work
17:00 Mon13:00 MonPHT working
18:00 Mon14:00 MonPHT working
19:00 Mon15:00 MonPHT working
20:00 Mon16:00 MonPHT working
21:00 Mon17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon19:00 MonOff-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

New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
AucklandWellington
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 Auckland and Manila

Auckland
Sunrise
07:09
Sunset
17:27
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 18m
Manila
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
18:16
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 45m

Related converters

PHT to NZST (reverse)NZST to ESTNZST to PSTNZST to GMTNZST to UTCNZST to CETEST to PHTPST to PHTGMT to PHTUTC to PHTCET to PHT
Looking for local time? See time in Auckland or time in Manila.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between NZST and PHT right now?+
PHT (Philippine Time) is currently 4 hours behind NZST (New Zealand Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does NZST or PHT observe daylight saving time?+
NZST: observes daylight saving time. PHT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between NZST and PHT?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 NZST (09:00–12:00 PHT), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Manila when it is 12:00 noon in Auckland?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Auckland (NZST), it is 08:00 Mon in Manila (PHT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for NZST and PHT?+
NZST maps to "Pacific/Auckland" 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 Auckland ahead of or behind Manila?+
Whether Auckland (NZST) is ahead of or behind Manila (PHT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PHT is 4 hours behind NZST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for NZST and PHT?+
NZST is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12) 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 NZST and PHT?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 NZST.