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EST to PHT converter
Eastern Time
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Philippine Time
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Philippine Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time for most of the year, and 13 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
When does the difference change?
In 2026:
- January 1 to March 7: Philippine Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time
- March 8 to October 31: Philippine Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time
- November 1 to December 31: Philippine Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM EST in PHT?
For most of the year, 9 AM Eastern Time is 9 PM Philippine Time. For part of the year it is 10 PM, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is PHT from EST?
Philippine Time is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time for most of the year, and 13 hours ahead of for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the EST to PHT difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
EST to PHT, hour by hour
| Eastern Time | Philippine Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 12 PM |
| 1 AM | 1 PM |
| 2 AM | 2 PM |
| 3 AM | 3 PM |
| 4 AM | 4 PM |
| 5 AM | 5 PM |
| 6 AM | 6 PM |
| 7 AM | 7 PM |
| 8 AM | 8 PM |
| 9 AM | 9 PM |
| 10 AM | 10 PM |
| 11 AM | 11 PM |
| 12 PM | 12 AM (next day) |
| 1 PM | 1 AM (next day) |
| 2 PM | 2 AM (next day) |
| 3 PM | 3 AM (next day) |
| 4 PM | 4 AM (next day) |
| 5 PM | 5 AM (next day) |
| 6 PM | 6 AM (next day) |
| 7 PM | 7 AM (next day) |
| 8 PM | 8 AM (next day) |
| 9 PM | 9 AM (next day) |
| 10 PM | 10 AM (next day) |
| 11 PM | 11 AM (next day) |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.