Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Tokyo to Philippines

-1h

Tokyo

JSTSOURCE

Japan · UTC+09:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Philippines

PHT

UTC+08:00

HH11

MM00

11:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Tokyo

Philippines

12:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

1:00 AM

4:00 AM

3:00 AM

6:00 AM

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

7:00 AM

10:00 AM

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

11:00 AM

2:00 PM

1:00 PM

4:00 PM

3:00 PM

6:00 PM

5:00 PM

8:00 PM

7:00 PM

10:00 PM

9:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

JST and PHT on the World Map

The map below highlights the JST (Japan Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.

JST Zone

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PHT Zone

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JST – Japan Standard Time

UTC+09:00

Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in JST

Japan

Major Cities in JST

TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporoKyotoKobeFukuokaHiroshima

Key Facts about JST

•Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
•Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
•The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
•JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+09:00 year-round

Learn more about JST on Wikipedia

PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key Facts about PHT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

About Tokyo

Wikipedia

Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.

Population:14 million

Metro:37.4 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST

Currency:JPY (¥)

Stock Exchange:TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Tokyo TowerShibuya CrossingSenso-ji TempleImperial PalaceTokyo Skytree

Did You Know?

The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.

Learn more about JST timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Tokyo and Philippines Time

Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. Philippines runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Tokyo 1 hour behind Philippines — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo it is 8:00 AM in Philippines. Midnight in Tokyo is 11:00 PM in Philippines. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Tokyo to Philippines time conversion table

Tokyo (JST)	Philippines (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Tokyo to Philippines time

Scheduling a call from Tokyo to Philippines: a 10:00 AM start in Tokyo lands at 9:00 AM in Philippines, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Tokyo and Philippines are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Philippines local time against Tokyo keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -1h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM JST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Tokyo and need Philippines colleagues present.

About JST (Japan Standard Time)

Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.

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 Tokyo and Philippines

Both Tokyo and Philippines sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Tokyo and Philippines share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Philippines (JST UTC+09:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM JST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Philippines?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00) is 1 hour behind Philippines (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -1h.

How do I convert Tokyo time to Philippines time?

Add -1h to Tokyo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 8:00 AM in Philippines.

What time is it in Philippines right now?

Philippines 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 -1h offset from Tokyo.

What is the best time to call Philippines from Tokyo?

Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM JST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Tokyo or Philippines?

Tokyo is 1 hour behind Philippines. When it is 12:00 PM in Tokyo it is 11:00 AM in Philippines.

Do Tokyo and Philippines use different time zones?

Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00, while Philippines (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the Tokyo–Philippines difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Tokyo and Philippines is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Tokyo's time zone?

JST also covers Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kyoto, Kobe, Fukuoka and 1 more.

Which countries use JST, Tokyo's zone?

JST is used in Japan.

Is there a day difference between Tokyo and Philippines?

Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Philippines?

Philippines is -1h from Tokyo.

What timezone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.

What timezone is Philippines in?

Philippines operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Tokyo?

Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.

Which countries use JST (Japan Standard Time)?

JST is used in Japan.

Does JST observe daylight saving time?

No, JST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about JST?

Japan does not observe daylight saving time. Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.

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.