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