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).

PHT to WAT

-7h

PHT

PHTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

WAT

UTC+01:00

HH05

MM00

05:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

PHT

WAT

12:00 AM

5:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

7:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

9:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

11:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

1:00 AM

10:00 AM

3:00 AM

12:00 PM

5:00 AM

2:00 PM

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

9:00 AM

6:00 PM

11:00 AM

8:00 PM

1:00 PM

10:00 PM

3:00 PM

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

PHT and WAT on the World Map

The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and WAT (West Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PHT Zone

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WAT 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

WAT – West Africa Time

UTC+01:00

West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in WAT

NigeriaCameroonChadCongoAngolaNigerGabonEquatorial Guinea

Major Cities in WAT

LagosAbujaDoualaYaoundéLuandaKinshasaBrazzaville

Key Facts about WAT

•Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
•WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
•Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+01:00 year-round

Learn more about WAT on Wikipedia

Time Conversion Guide: PHT to WAT

PHT runs on Philippine Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. WAT runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. That puts PHT 7 hours behind WAT — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in PHT it is 2:00 AM in WAT. Midnight in PHT is 5:00 PM in WAT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

PHT to WAT time conversion table

PHT (PHT)	WAT (WAT)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	11:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	1:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	5:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	10:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day

Why people convert PHT to WAT time

Scheduling a call from PHT to WAT: a 10:00 AM start in PHT lands at 3:00 AM in WAT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both PHT and WAT are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: PHT viewers need 2:00 AM in WAT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to PHT.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from PHT and need WAT 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 WAT (West Africa Time)

West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).

Best time to call between PHT and WAT

Both PHT and WAT sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

PHT and WAT overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

PHT is 7 hours behind WAT (PHT UTC+08:00 → WAT UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. 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

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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 PHT and WAT?

PHT (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind WAT (WAT, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.

How do I convert PHT time to WAT time?

Add -7h to PHT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in PHT is 2:00 AM in WAT.

What time is it in WAT right now?

WAT uses WAT at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from PHT.

What is the best time to call WAT from PHT?

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

Which is behind, PHT or WAT?

PHT is 7 hours behind WAT. When it is 12:00 PM in PHT it is 5:00 AM in WAT.

Does daylight saving time affect the PHT–WAT difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -7h offset between PHT and WAT is fixed all year.

Which other cities share PHT's time zone?

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

Which countries use PHT, PHT's zone?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Is there a day difference between PHT and WAT?

Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between PHT and WAT?

WAT is -7h from PHT.

What timezone is PHT in?

PHT operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is WAT in?

WAT 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.