PHT to CST Time Converter

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

Manila · Philippine Time
00:05:51
Thursday, May 7, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Chicago · Central Standard Time
11:05:51
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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

PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No
CST (Central Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-05:00 → UTC-06:00

Heads up: CST observes DST while PHT does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CST starts or ends DST.

When can PHT and CST meet?

No business-hours overlap exists between PHT and CST.
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 PHT to CST conversion table

PHT time (Manila)CST time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Thu11:00 WedCST working
01:00 Thu12:00 WedCST working
02:00 Thu13:00 WedCST working
03:00 Thu14:00 WedCST working
04:00 Thu15:00 WedCST working
05:00 Thu16:00 WedCST working
06:00 Thu17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Thu18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Thu19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Thu20:00 WedPHT working
10:00 Thu21:00 WedPHT working
11:00 Thu22:00 WedPHT working
12:00 Thu23:00 WedPHT working
13:00 Thu00:00 ThuPHT working
14:00 Thu01:00 ThuPHT working
15:00 Thu02:00 ThuPHT working
16:00 Thu03:00 ThuPHT working
17:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu09:00 ThuCST working
23:00 Thu10:00 ThuCST 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

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 Standard Time (CST)
IANA identifier
America/Chicago
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
CDT
Major cities in this zone
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew Orleans

Sun today in Manila and Chicago

Manila
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
18:15
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 43m
Chicago
Sunrise
05:41
Sunset
19:55
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 13m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PHT and CST right now?+
CST (Central Standard Time) is currently 13 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 CST observe daylight saving time?+
PHT: does not observe daylight saving time. CST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PHT and CST?+
PHT and CST 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 Chicago when it is 12:00 noon in Manila?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Manila (PHT), it is 23:00 Wed in Chicago (CST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PHT and CST?+
PHT maps to "Asia/Manila" in the IANA database. CST maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.