PHT to NZST Time Converter

Convert Philippine Time (PHT) to New Zealand Standard Time (NZST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours ahead.

Manila · Philippine Time
10:55:57
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Auckland · New Zealand Standard Time
14:55:57
Thursday, May 14, 2026
GMT+12 · UTC+12:00

Convert a specific time

From: PHT (Manila)
To: NZST (Auckland)
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Daylight Saving status right now

PHT (Philippine Time)
Observes DST
No
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-09-27
Offset shift
UTC+12:00 → UTC+13:00

Heads up: NZST observes DST while PHT does not. The 4-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when NZST starts or ends DST.

When can PHT and NZST meet?

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NZST
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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–12:00 PHT (13:00–16:00 NZST).

Hour-by-hour PHT to NZST conversion table

PHT time (Manila)NZST time (Auckland)Status
00:00 Thu04:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
01:00 Thu05:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
02:00 Thu06:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
03:00 Thu07:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
04:00 Thu08:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
05:00 Thu09:00 ThuNZST working
06:00 Thu10:00 ThuNZST working
07:00 Thu11:00 ThuNZST working
08:00 Thu12:00 ThuNZST working
09:00 Thu13:00 ThuBoth at work
10:00 Thu14:00 ThuBoth at work
11:00 Thu15:00 ThuBoth at work
12:00 Thu16:00 ThuBoth at work
13:00 Thu17:00 ThuPHT working
14:00 Thu18:00 ThuPHT working
15:00 Thu19:00 ThuPHT working
16:00 Thu20:00 ThuPHT working
17:00 Thu21:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
18:00 Thu22:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
19:00 Thu23:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
20:00 Thu00:00 FriOff-hours both sides
21:00 Thu01:00 FriOff-hours both sides
22:00 Thu02:00 FriOff-hours both sides
23:00 Thu03:00 FriOff-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
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)
IANA identifier
Pacific/Auckland
Current UTC offset
UTC+12:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+12
Major cities in this zone
AucklandWellington

Sun today in Manila and Auckland

Manila
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:17
Solar noon
11:53
Daylight
12h 47m
Auckland
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
17:25
Solar noon
12:18
Daylight
10h 13m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between PHT and NZST right now?+
NZST (New Zealand Standard Time) is currently 4 hours 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 NZST observe daylight saving time?+
PHT: does not observe daylight saving time. NZST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between PHT and NZST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–12:00 PHT (13:00–16:00 NZST), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Auckland when it is 12:00 noon in Manila?+
When it is 12:00 Thu in Manila (PHT), it is 16:00 Thu in Auckland (NZST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for PHT and NZST?+
PHT maps to "Asia/Manila" in the IANA database. NZST maps to "Pacific/Auckland". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Manila ahead of or behind Auckland?+
Whether Manila (PHT) is ahead of or behind Auckland (NZST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now NZST is 4 hours 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 NZST?+
PHT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and NZST is UTC+12:00 (GMT+12). 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 NZST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–12:00 PHT.