Offset
The time difference between Philippine Time and Afghanistan Time is 3.5 hours.
Philippine Time (PHT) is ahead of Afghanistan Time (AFT).
PHT: UTC+8
AFT: UTC+4:30
Neither Philippine Time nor Afghanistan Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Philippine Time (9 AM–1 PM in Afghanistan Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Philippine Time (11:30 AM Afghanistan 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.
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
Philippine Time is also known as PHT. To call Philippines, dial +63.
Afghanistan Time is also known as AFT. To call Afghanistan, dial +93.
Afghanistan Time is approximately 3,500 miles northwest of Philippine Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| PHT | AFT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:30 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:30 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:30 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:30 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Philippine Time nor Afghanistan 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
- 5:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:24 PM
- Day length
- 12h 57m
- Sunrise
- 4:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:03 PM
- Day length
- 14h 22m
Daylight overlap: 10h 12m — 8:12 AM–6:24 PM in Philippine Time (4:42 AM–2:54 PM in Afghanistan Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Philippine Time
Cities in Afghanistan Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Philippine Time
- MNL
- DVO
- CBO
- CEB
Airports in Afghanistan Time
- KBL
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am PHT in AFT?
- 9:00 am PHT is 5:30 am AFT.
- What is 12:00 pm PHT in AFT?
- 12:00 pm PHT is 8:30 am AFT.
- What is 12:30 pm PHT in AFT?
- 12:30 pm PHT is 9:00 am AFT.
- What is 2:00 pm PHT in AFT?
- 2:00 pm PHT is 10:30 am AFT.
- What is 5:00 pm PHT in AFT?
- 5:00 pm PHT is 1:30 pm AFT.
- What is 11:30 pm PHT in AFT?
- 11:30 pm PHT is 8:00 pm AFT.