PHT to CAT Time Converter

Convert Philippine Time (PHT) to Central Africa Time (CAT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 6 hours behind.

Manila · Philippine Time
10:11:48
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Harare · Central Africa Time
04:11:48
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00

Convert a specific time

From: PHT (Manila)
To: CAT (Harare)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No
CAT (Central Africa Time)
Observes DST
No

When can PHT and CAT meet?

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

Hour-by-hour PHT to CAT conversion table

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

Philippine Time (PHT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Manila
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ManilaQuezon City
Central Africa Time (CAT)
IANA identifier
Africa/Harare
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
Harare

Sun today in Manila and Harare

Manila
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:17
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 46m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PHT and CAT right now?+
CAT (Central Africa Time) is currently 6 hours behind PHT (Philippine Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PHT or CAT observe daylight saving time?+
PHT: does not observe daylight saving time. CAT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PHT and CAT?+
The strongest overlap is 15:00–16:00 PHT (09:00–10:00 CAT), giving 2 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Harare when it is 12:00 noon in Manila?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Manila (PHT), it is 06:00 Wed in Harare (CAT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PHT and CAT?+
PHT maps to "Asia/Manila" in the IANA database. CAT maps to "Africa/Harare". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Manila ahead of or behind Harare?+
Whether Manila (PHT) is ahead of or behind Harare (CAT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CAT is 6 hours behind PHT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PHT and CAT?+
PHT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and CAT is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2). 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 PHT and CAT?+
Yes. There are 2 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 15:00–16:00 PHT.