Current Time in Cotabato, Philippines 🇵🇭
The current local time in Cotabato, Philippines is 08:42:03 (PST) on Monday, 31 August 2026. Cotabato is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 325,079. The sun rises at about 05:36 and sets at 17:51 today (12h 15m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:51
- 12h 15m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Cotabato
Cotabato, Philippines keeps PST (UTC+08:00). Cotabato does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:36 and sets at about 17:51 local time, giving Cotabato 12h 15m of daylight.
Right now it is 08:42 on Monday in Cotabato (UTC+08:00). When it is 08:42 here, it is 20:42 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Cotabato
- Use the Asia/Manila IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Cotabato to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20:42 Sun | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 17:42 Sun | 15h behind |
| London | 01:42 Mon | 7h behind |
| Paris | 02:42 Mon | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 04:42 Mon | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 06:12 Mon | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 08:42 Mon | same time |
| Tokyo | 09:42 Mon | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 10:42 Mon | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Cotabato
Compare Cotabato with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Philippines.
Business-hours overlap from Cotabato
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Cotabato overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Cotabato time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Cotabato time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cotabato in?
Cotabato uses PST (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Cotabato observe daylight saving time?
No - Cotabato keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Cotabato today?
Today the sun rises around 05:36 and sets around 17:51 in Cotabato, about 12h 15m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Cotabato and other cities?
When it is 08:42 in Cotabato, it is 20:42 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Cotabato's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Cotabato
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Manila IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Philippines time page.
Location and time-zone details for Cotabato
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 7.22, 124.25 |
| Population signal | About 325,079 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:36, sunset 17:51, 12h 15m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Manila time-zone page for rules, the Philippines country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 7.22° N, 124.25° E
Population: 325,079
Country: 🇵🇭 Philippines
Timezone: PST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Philippines: PST