Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect — the active local time zone is
PDT.
Current Time in PST
About PST
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</a> Offset: +08:00
Current time shown is based on the representative IANA zone: Asia/Manila
Philippine Standard Time (PST) is a time zone at UTC offset +08:00. As of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:22:21 PM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in PST is 04:22:21. It groups 1 IANA time zones, including Asia/Manila, which all share this offset. PST is observed in countries such as Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in PST?
As of Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:22:21 PM Coordinated Universal Time, the current time in PST (Philippine Standard Time) is 04:22:21.
What is the UTC offset of PST?
PST corresponds to UTC+08:00. Add this offset to UTC to get the local time.
Which IANA time zones use PST?
PST covers 1 IANA time zones, including Asia/Manila.
Which countries observe PST?
PST is used in countries such as Philippines.