Manila to CAT
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CATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and CAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and CAT (Central Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
CAT – Central Africa Time
UTC+02:00Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+02:00) covers Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi and neighbouring countries.
- •Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving.
- •CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
- •It is the same offset as Central European Time in winter.
- •Harare is level with Johannesburg and one hour ahead of Lagos.
About Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
Understanding the -6h Gap: Manila vs CAT
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. CAT runs on Central Africa Time (CAT) at UTC+02:00. That puts Manila 6 hours behind CAT — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 3:00 AM in CAT. Midnight in Manila is 6:00 PM in CAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to CAT time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | CAT (CAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to CAT time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to CAT: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 4:00 AM in CAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and CAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM CAT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking CAT local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need CAT colleagues present.
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.
About CAT (Central Africa Time)
Central Africa Time (CAT) is fixed at UTC+02:00 all year across a broad belt of southern and central Africa, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so CAT never shifts. It is the same offset as South Africa Standard Time (SAST) and the winter version of Central European Time, which makes CAT a convenient bridge between African, European and Middle Eastern schedules — Harare is level with Johannesburg all year and one hour ahead of Lagos.
Best time to call between Manila and CAT
Both Manila and CAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CAT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and CAT overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Manila is 6 hours behind CAT (PHT UTC+08:00 → CAT UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and CAT?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 6 hours behind CAT (CAT, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Manila time to CAT time?
Add -6h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 3:00 AM in CAT.
What time is it in CAT right now?
CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call CAT from Manila?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Manila or CAT?
Manila is 6 hours behind CAT. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 6:00 AM in CAT.
Do Manila and CAT use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while CAT uses CAT at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Africa/Harare.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–CAT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between Manila and CAT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Manila's time zone?
PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Is there a day difference between Manila and CAT?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Manila and CAT?
CAT is -6h from Manila.
What timezone is Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
What timezone is CAT in?
CAT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Does PHT observe daylight saving time?
No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the CAT timezone?
Major cities in the CAT timezone include Harare, Lusaka, Maputo, Lilongwe, Kigali.
What is the UTC offset for CAT?
Central Africa Time (CAT) is at UTC+02:00.
What should I know about the CAT timezone?
Central Africa Time is fixed at UTC+02:00 with no daylight saving. CAT matches South Africa Standard Time (SAST) all year.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in CAT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -6h later in CAT (CAT).
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