PHT to EST Time Converter

Convert Philippine Time (PHT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours behind.

Manila · Philippine Time
05:47:32
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
New York · Eastern Standard Time
17:47:32
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

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From: PHT (Manila)
To: EST (New York)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No
EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00

Heads up: EST observes DST while PHT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can PHT and EST 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 EST.
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 EST conversion table

PHT time (Manila)EST time (New York)Status
00:00 Mon12:00 SunEST working
01:00 Mon13:00 SunEST working
02:00 Mon14:00 SunEST working
03:00 Mon15:00 SunEST working
04:00 Mon16:00 SunEST working
05:00 Mon17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Mon18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Mon19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon21:00 SunPHT working
10:00 Mon22:00 SunPHT working
11:00 Mon23:00 SunPHT working
12:00 Mon00:00 MonPHT working
13:00 Mon01:00 MonPHT working
14:00 Mon02:00 MonPHT working
15:00 Mon03:00 MonPHT working
16:00 Mon04:00 MonPHT working
17:00 Mon05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon09:00 MonEST working
22:00 Mon10:00 MonEST working
23:00 Mon11:00 MonEST 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
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia

Sun today in Manila and New York

Manila
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
18:16
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 45m
New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m

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Looking for local time? See time in Manila or time in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PHT and EST right now?+
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is currently 12 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 EST observe daylight saving time?+
PHT: does not observe daylight saving time. EST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PHT and EST?+
PHT and EST 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 New York when it is 12:00 noon in Manila?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Manila (PHT), it is 00:00 Mon in New York (EST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PHT and EST?+
PHT maps to "Asia/Manila" in the IANA database. EST maps to "America/New_York". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Manila ahead of or behind New York?+
Whether Manila (PHT) is ahead of or behind New York (EST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now EST is 12 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 EST?+
PHT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT). 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 EST?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between PHT and EST. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.