Offset
There is no time difference between China Standard Time and Philippine Time.
China Standard Time (CST) is currently the same time as Philippine Time (PHT).
CST: UTC+8
PHT: UTC+8
Neither China Standard Time nor Philippine Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in China Standard Time (9 AM–5 PM in Philippine Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM China Standard Time (1:00 PM Philippine Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
China
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)Tue, Feb 17
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Dragon Boat FestivalFri, Jun 19
- Mid-Autumn FestivalFri, Sep 25
- National DayThu, Oct 1
Philippines
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Day of ValorThu, Apr 9
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayFri, Jun 12
- Ninoy Aquino DayFri, Aug 21
- National Heroes DayMon, Aug 31
- All Saints' Day EveSat, Oct 31
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Bonifacio DayMon, Nov 30
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryTue, Dec 8
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Rizal DayWed, Dec 30
- Last Day of The YearThu, Dec 31
About these zones
China Standard Time is also known as CST. To call China, dial +86.
Philippine Time is also known as PHT. To call Philippines, dial +63.
Philippine Time is approximately 1,150 miles south of China Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| CST-CHINA | PHT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither China Standard Time nor Philippine Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 4:51 AM
- Sunset
- 6:56 PM
- Day length
- 14h 5m
- Sunrise
- 5:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:24 PM
- Day length
- 12h 57m
Daylight overlap: 12h 57m — 5:27 AM–6:24 PM in China Standard Time (5:27 AM–6:24 PM in Philippine Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in China Standard Time
Cities in Philippine Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in China Standard Time
- PVG
- SHA
- PEK
- PKX
- SZX
- CAN
- FUO
- CTU
- TFU
- TSN
Airports in Philippine Time
- MNL
- DVO
- CBO
- CEB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am CST-CHINA in PHT?
- 9:00 am CST-CHINA is 9:00 am PHT.
- What is 12:00 pm CST-CHINA in PHT?
- 12:00 pm CST-CHINA is 12:00 pm PHT.
- What is 12:30 pm CST-CHINA in PHT?
- 12:30 pm CST-CHINA is 12:30 pm PHT.
- What is 2:00 pm CST-CHINA in PHT?
- 2:00 pm CST-CHINA is 2:00 pm PHT.
- What is 5:00 pm CST-CHINA in PHT?
- 5:00 pm CST-CHINA is 5:00 pm PHT.
- What is 11:30 pm CST-CHINA in PHT?
- 11:30 pm CST-CHINA is 11:30 pm PHT.