Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

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Philippines to CLT

-12h

Philippines

PHTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

CLT

UTC-03:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

00:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Philippines

CLT

12:00 AM

1:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

3:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

1:00 AM

2:00 PM

3:00 AM

4:00 PM

5:00 AM

6:00 PM

7:00 AM

8:00 PM

9:00 AM

10:00 PM

11:00 AM

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

PHT and CLT on the World Map

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

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CLT Zone

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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

CLT – Chile Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the time zone for continental Chile, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in CLT

Chile

Major Cities in CLT

SantiagoValparaísoConcepciónViña del MarAntofagasta

Key Facts about CLT

•Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer.
•Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.
•Chile spans over 4,300 km from north to south but uses one timezone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to CLST

Learn more about CLT on Wikipedia

Understanding the -12h Gap: Philippines vs CLT

Philippines runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. CLT runs on Chile Standard Time (CLT) at UTC-04:00. That puts Philippines 12 hours behind CLT — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Philippines it is 9:00 PM in CLT on the previous day. Midnight in Philippines is 12:00 PM in CLT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Philippines to CLT time conversion table

Philippines (PHT)	CLT (CLT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Philippines to CLT time

Scheduling a call from Philippines to CLT: a 10:00 AM start in Philippines lands at 10:00 PM in CLT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -12h gap: Philippines and CLT have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in CLT is 9:00 PM in Philippines.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Philippines is 8:00 AM in CLT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -12h gap is not.
With a -12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Philippines takes the early slot, the next week CLT does.

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 CLT (Chile Standard Time)

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is the standard time in Chile. During summer months (October to March), Chile switches to Chile Summer Time (CLST, UTC-03:00). Chile is the longest north-south country in the world.

Best time to call between Philippines and CLT

With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. CLT opens at 9:00 AM CLT, which is 9:00 PM in Philippines, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Philippines and CLT have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Philippines is 12 hours behind CLT (PHT UTC+08:00 → CLT UTC-04:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Philippines

Does not observe DST

CLT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Apr 4, 2027

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History of Timekeeping

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Philippines and CLT?

Philippines (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 12 hours behind CLT (CLT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -12h.

How do I convert Philippines time to CLT time?

Add -12h to Philippines local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Philippines is 9:00 PM in CLT (previous day).

What time is it in CLT right now?

CLT uses CLT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Philippines.

What is the best time to call CLT from Philippines?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Philippines, which is 1:00 AM in CLT.

Which is behind, Philippines or CLT?

Philippines is 12 hours behind CLT. When it is 12:00 PM in Philippines it is 12:00 AM in CLT.

Do Philippines and CLT use different time zones?

Philippines (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while CLT uses CLT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Santiago.

Does daylight saving time affect the Philippines–CLT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Philippines and CLT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Philippines's time zone?

PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.

Which countries use PHT, Philippines's zone?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Is there a day difference between Philippines and CLT?

Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Philippines already falls on the in CLT.

What is the time difference between Philippines and CLT?

CLT is -12h from Philippines.

What timezone is Philippines in?

Philippines operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is CLT in?

CLT operates on its local timezone.

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 CLT timezone?

Major cities in the CLT timezone include Santiago, Valparaíso, Concepción, Viña del Mar, Antofagasta.

What is the UTC offset for CLT?

Chile Standard Time (CLT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CLST.

What should I know about the CLT timezone?

Chile observes daylight saving time, switching to CLST (UTC-03:00) in summer. Santiago is the largest city in Chile with over 6 million in the metro area.