Current Time in PST
Philippine Standard Time
About PST Philippine Standard Time
The official time in the Philippines, also referred to as PHT. It is observed year-round as the Philippines does not currently observe daylight saving time. It shares the same offset as China Standard Time and Australian Western Standard Time.
UTC Offset: +08:00
PST at a glance
| Right now | 02:31 on Wednesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 (8 hours ahead of UTC) |
| Full name | Philippine Standard Time |
| Countries | 1 |
| IANA zones | 1 |
What is PST?
PST is a time zone that is currently UTC+08:00 - that's 8 hours ahead of UTC. Its full name is Philippine Standard Time. Right now the local time on PST is 02:31. Today 1 country (including Philippines) and 1 IANA database zone sit at this offset, which is why PST is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert PST to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 20:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 01:00 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use PST?
PST is used across Philippines. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in PST
PST maps to the IANA database zones Asia/Manila. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? PST is 8 hours ahead of UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
PST - Frequently asked questions
What is PST?
PST is a time zone currently UTC+08:00 (8 hours ahead of UTC). Its full name is Philippine Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of PST?
PST is UTC+08:00 right now - 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Which countries are on PST?
PST is used in Philippines.
What time is it in PST now?
The current time on PST is 02:31 on Wednesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains PST
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
PST is shown as a time-zone group for Philippine Standard Time with offset +08:00. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.