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PHT to CST converter
Philippine Time
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Central Time
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Central Time is 13 hours behind Philippine Time for most of the year, and 14 hours behind 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: Central Time is 14 hours behind Philippine Time
- March 8 to October 31: Central Time is 13 hours behind Philippine Time
- November 1 to December 31: Central Time is 14 hours behind Philippine Time
Questions
What time is 9 AM PHT in CST?
For most of the year, 9 AM Philippine Time is 8 PM the day before Central Time. For part of the year it is 7 PM the day before, because of daylight saving time.
How many hours ahead or behind is CST from PHT?
Central Time is 13 hours behind Philippine Time for most of the year, and 14 hours behind for part of it, because the two change their clocks on different dates (or only one of them changes at all).
Does the PHT to CST difference change?
Yes. It changes 2 times in 2026 because of daylight saving time.
About these time zones
PHT to CST, hour by hour
| Philippine Time | Central Time |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 11 AM (previous day) |
| 1 AM | 12 PM (previous day) |
| 2 AM | 1 PM (previous day) |
| 3 AM | 2 PM (previous day) |
| 4 AM | 3 PM (previous day) |
| 5 AM | 4 PM (previous day) |
| 6 AM | 5 PM (previous day) |
| 7 AM | 6 PM (previous day) |
| 8 AM | 7 PM (previous day) |
| 9 AM | 8 PM (previous day) |
| 10 AM | 9 PM (previous day) |
| 11 AM | 10 PM (previous day) |
| 12 PM | 11 PM (previous day) |
| 1 PM | 12 AM |
| 2 PM | 1 AM |
| 3 PM | 2 AM |
| 4 PM | 3 AM |
| 5 PM | 4 AM |
| 6 PM | 5 AM |
| 7 PM | 6 AM |
| 8 PM | 7 AM |
| 9 PM | 8 AM |
| 10 PM | 9 AM |
| 11 PM | 10 AM |
Based on the clocks on Monday, October 12, 2026. Use the converter above for another date.