AEDT to PHT
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PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEDT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEDT – Australian Eastern Daylight Time
UTC+11:00Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, from October to April.
- •AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
- •AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving, so Brisbane stays on AEST.
- •During AEDT, Sydney is 16 hours ahead of New York and 11 hours ahead of UTC.
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
Understanding the -3h Gap: AEDT vs PHT
AEDT runs on Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) at UTC+11:00. PHT runs on Philippine Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts AEDT 3 hours behind PHT — a difference of -3h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AEDT it is 6:00 AM in PHT. Midnight in AEDT is 9:00 PM in PHT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
AEDT to PHT time conversion table
| AEDT (AEDT) | PHT (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert AEDT to PHT time
- Scheduling a call from AEDT to PHT: a 10:00 AM start in AEDT lands at 7:00 AM in PHT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both AEDT and PHT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT time (9:00 AM–2:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 5 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in AEDT is 5:00 PM in PHT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h gap is not.
- Block 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from AEDT and need PHT colleagues present.
About AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) is the daylight saving period in south-eastern Australia, one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, UTC+10:00). Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, AEDT runs through the summer — from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April — which is almost exactly the reverse of the European and North American schedules. New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory observe it; Queensland and the Northern Territory do not, so Brisbane stays on AEST year round while Sydney moves to AEDT. During AEDT, Sydney is 11 hours ahead of UTC and 16 hours ahead of New York.
About PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
Best time to call between AEDT and PHT
Both AEDT and PHT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT, which is 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 5 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
AEDT and PHT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
AEDT is 3 hours behind PHT (AEDT UTC+11:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 12:00 PM–5:00 PM AEDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
AEDT
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
PHT
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEDT and PHT?
AEDT (AEDT, UTC+11:00) is 3 hours behind PHT (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -3h.
How do I convert AEDT time to PHT time?
Add -3h to AEDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AEDT is 6:00 AM in PHT.
What time is it in PHT right now?
PHT uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h offset from AEDT.
What is the best time to call PHT from AEDT?
Call between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM AEDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, AEDT or PHT?
AEDT is 3 hours behind PHT. When it is 12:00 PM in AEDT it is 9:00 AM in PHT.
Does daylight saving time affect the AEDT–PHT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -3h offset between AEDT and PHT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share AEDT's time zone?
AEDT also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Hobart, Newcastle.
Which countries use AEDT, AEDT's zone?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Is there a day difference between AEDT and PHT?
Not normally. The -3h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between AEDT and PHT?
PHT is -3h from AEDT.
What timezone is AEDT in?
AEDT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is PHT in?
PHT operates on its local timezone.
Which countries use AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)?
AEDT is used in Australia (NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, ACT).
Does AEDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEDT switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEDT?
AEDT runs from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April. AEDT is one hour ahead of Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
Which cities are in the PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
When is it midnight in AEDT, what time is it in PHT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in AEDT (AEDT), it is -3h later in PHT (PHT).
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