Offset
The time difference between Korea Standard Time and Philippine Time is 1 hour.
Korea Standard Time (KST) is ahead of Philippine Time (PHT).
KST: UTC+9
PHT: UTC+8
Neither Korea Standard Time nor Philippine Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 10 AM–5 PM in Korea Standard Time (9 AM–4 PM in Philippine Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Korea Standard Time (12:00 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.
South Korea
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Lunar New YearMon, Feb 16
- Lunar New YearTue, Feb 17
- Lunar New YearWed, Feb 18
- Independence Movement DayMon, Mar 2
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Children's DayTue, May 5
- Buddha's BirthdayMon, May 25
- Local Election DayWed, Jun 3
- Memorial DaySat, Jun 6
- Constitution DayFri, Jul 17
- Liberation DayMon, Aug 17
- ChuseokThu, Sep 24
- ChuseokFri, Sep 25
- ChuseokSat, Sep 26
- National Foundation DayMon, Oct 5
- Hangul DayFri, Oct 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
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
Korea Standard Time is also known as KST. To call South Korea, dial +82.
Philippine Time is also known as PHT. To call Philippines, dial +63.
Philippine Time is approximately 1,650 miles south of Korea Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| KST | PHT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 am | Same 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 |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Korea 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
- 5:12 AM
- Sunset
- 7:51 PM
- Day length
- 14h 38m
- Sunrise
- 5:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:24 PM
- Day length
- 12h 57m
Daylight overlap: 12h 57m — 6:27 AM–7:24 PM in Korea 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 Philippine Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Korea Standard Time
- GMP
- ICN
- PUS
- TAE
- CJJ
- KWJ
- MWX
Airports in Philippine Time
- MNL
- DVO
- CBO
- CEB
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am KST in PHT?
- 9:00 am KST is 8:00 am PHT.
- What is 12:00 pm KST in PHT?
- 12:00 pm KST is 11:00 am PHT.
- What is 12:30 pm KST in PHT?
- 12:30 pm KST is 11:30 am PHT.
- What is 2:00 pm KST in PHT?
- 2:00 pm KST is 1:00 pm PHT.
- What is 5:00 pm KST in PHT?
- 5:00 pm KST is 4:00 pm PHT.
- What is 11:30 pm KST in PHT?
- 11:30 pm KST is 10:30 pm PHT.