PHT to JST Time Converter

Convert Philippine Time (PHT) to Japan Standard Time (JST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 1 hour ahead.

Manila · Philippine Time
06:23:21
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Tokyo · Japan Standard Time
07:23:21
Sunday, May 17, 2026
GMT+9 · UTC+09:00

Convert a specific time

From: PHT (Manila)
To: JST (Tokyo)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No
JST (Japan Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can PHT and JST meet?

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PHT
JST
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.
7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–15:00 PHT (10:00–16:00 JST).

Hour-by-hour PHT to JST conversion table

PHT time (Manila)JST time (Tokyo)Status
00:00 Sun01:00 SunOff-hours both sides
01:00 Sun02:00 SunOff-hours both sides
02:00 Sun03:00 SunOff-hours both sides
03:00 Sun04:00 SunOff-hours both sides
04:00 Sun05:00 SunOff-hours both sides
05:00 Sun06:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun07:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun08:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun09:00 SunJST working
09:00 Sun10:00 SunBoth at work
10:00 Sun11:00 SunBoth at work
11:00 Sun12:00 SunBoth at work
12:00 Sun13:00 SunBoth at work
13:00 Sun14:00 SunBoth at work
14:00 Sun15:00 SunBoth at work
15:00 Sun16:00 SunBoth at work
16:00 Sun17:00 SunPHT working
17:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun21:00 SunOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun22:00 SunOff-hours both sides
22:00 Sun23:00 SunOff-hours both sides
23:00 Sun00:00 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

Philippine Time (PHT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Manila
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
ManilaQuezon City
Japan Standard Time (JST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Tokyo
Current UTC offset
UTC+09:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+9
Major cities in this zone
TokyoOsakaKyotoYokohama

Sun today in Manila and Tokyo

Manila
Sunrise
05:29
Sunset
18:18
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 49m
Tokyo
Sunrise
04:36
Sunset
18:41
Solar noon
11:39
Daylight
14h 4m

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PHT and JST right now?+
JST (Japan Standard Time) is currently 1 hour ahead PHT (Philippine Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does PHT or JST observe daylight saving time?+
PHT: does not observe daylight saving time. JST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PHT and JST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–15:00 PHT (10:00–16:00 JST), giving 7 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Tokyo when it is 12:00 noon in Manila?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in Manila (PHT), it is 13:00 Sun in Tokyo (JST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PHT and JST?+
PHT maps to "Asia/Manila" in the IANA database. JST maps to "Asia/Tokyo". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Manila ahead of or behind Tokyo?+
Whether Manila (PHT) is ahead of or behind Tokyo (JST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JST is 1 hour ahead PHT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for PHT and JST?+
PHT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and JST is UTC+09:00 (GMT+9). 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 JST?+
Yes. There are 7 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–15:00 PHT.