PHT to CT Time Converter

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

Manila · Philippine Time
06:54:19
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Chicago · Central Time
17:54:19
Sunday, May 10, 2026
CDT · UTC-05:00

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

PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No
CT (Central 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: CT observes DST while PHT does not. The 13-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CT starts or ends DST.

When can PHT and CT meet?

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

PHT time (Manila)CT time (Chicago)Status
00:00 Mon11:00 SunCT working
01:00 Mon12:00 SunCT working
02:00 Mon13:00 SunCT working
03:00 Mon14:00 SunCT working
04:00 Mon15:00 SunCT working
05:00 Mon16:00 SunCT working
06:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon20:00 SunPHT working
10:00 Mon21:00 SunPHT working
11:00 Mon22:00 SunPHT working
12:00 Mon23:00 SunPHT working
13:00 Mon00:00 MonPHT working
14:00 Mon01:00 MonPHT working
15:00 Mon02:00 MonPHT working
16:00 Mon03:00 MonPHT working
17:00 Mon04:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon09:00 MonCT working
23:00 Mon10:00 MonCT 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 Time (CT)
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
05:31
Sunset
18:16
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 45m
Chicago
Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
19:59
Solar noon
12:48
Daylight
14h 22m

Related converters

CT to PHT (reverse)PHT to ESTPHT to PSTPHT to GMTPHT to UTCPHT to CETEST to CTPST to CTGMT to CTUTC to CTCET to CT
Looking for local time? See time in Manila or time in Chicago.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PHT and CT right now?+
CT (Central 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 CT observe daylight saving time?+
PHT: does not observe daylight saving time. CT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PHT and CT?+
PHT and CT 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 Mon in Manila (PHT), it is 23:00 Sun in Chicago (CT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PHT and CT?+
PHT maps to "Asia/Manila" in the IANA database. CT maps to "America/Chicago". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Manila ahead of or behind Chicago?+
Whether Manila (PHT) is ahead of or behind Chicago (CT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now CT is 13 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 CT?+
PHT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and CT is UTC-05:00 (CDT). 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 CT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PHT and CT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.