PHT to HST Time Converter
HST is 18 hours behind PHT. PHT is UTC+8:00, and HST is UTC-10:00.
Best Time to Call Between PHT and HST
Both zones are inside normal business hours between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM PHT — that's 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM HST. That's a 2-hour window.
both at work PHT only HST only neither — hours along the strip are PHT.
Common Times Converted
PHT on the left, HST on the right.
PHT to HST: Full 24-Hour Conversion Table
Shaded rows are working hours; the darker shade marks the hours when both zones are at work.
| PHT | HST | Working hours |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM prev day | — |
| 1:00 AM | 7:00 AM prev day | — |
| 2:00 AM | 8:00 AM prev day | — |
| 3:00 AM | 9:00 AM prev day | HST only |
| 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM prev day | HST only |
| 5:00 AM | 11:00 AM prev day | HST only |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM prev day | HST only |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM prev day | HST only |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM prev day | HST only |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM prev day | Both zones |
| 10:00 AM | 4:00 PM prev day | Both zones |
| 11:00 AM | 5:00 PM prev day | PHT only |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM prev day | PHT only |
| 1:00 PM | 7:00 PM prev day | PHT only |
| 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM prev day | PHT only |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM prev day | PHT only |
| 4:00 PM | 10:00 PM prev day | PHT only |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM prev day | — |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | — |
| 7:00 PM | 1:00 AM | — |
| 8:00 PM | 2:00 AM | — |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | — |
| 10:00 PM | 4:00 AM | — |
| 11:00 PM | 5:00 AM | — |
What PHT and HST Actually Are
PHT — Philippine Time
Manila, Quezon City, Cebu, Davao. Standing at UTC+8:00 as written, and the region does not change its clocks, so that offset holds all year. Also written PST for Philippine Standard Time, which collides with US Pacific Standard Time.
The Philippines briefly used daylight saving in 1990 during an energy crisis, and has otherwise kept a single fixed offset since independence.
HST — Hawaii Standard Time
Honolulu and the rest of Hawaii. Standing at UTC-10:00 as written, and the region does not change its clocks, so that offset holds all year. Hawaii does not observe daylight saving, so this offset holds all year.
Hawaii dropped daylight saving in 1967 and never resumed it. Being close to the equator, its daylight barely varies across the year, so there is little to gain.
What This Means in Practice
The date changes mid-working-day
For 8 of the eight hours in a normal PHT working day, the equivalent HST time falls on a different calendar date. Anything scheduled in that stretch needs the date checked as well as the time, or a Tuesday call quietly becomes a Wednesday one at the other end.
A gap you can rely on
Neither region changes its clocks, so this difference holds every day of the year. A recurring meeting booked once stays correct — worth knowing, because most cross-border pairs cannot say that.
Nearly opposite sides of the clock
At 18 hours apart, one side's morning is the other side's night. Handing work over at the end of a shift usually beats trying to get both parties in the same call.
Major Cities in Each Zone
Cities on PHT
Cities on HST
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between PHT and HST?
HST is 18 hours behind PHT.
What is 9:00 AM PHT in HST?
9:00 AM PHT is 3:00 PM the previous day HST.
What are the best hours to schedule a call between PHT and HST?
Between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM PHT, which is 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM HST. Both sides are inside normal business hours through that window.
Does the difference between PHT and HST change during the year?
No. Neither region changes its clocks, so this gap is fixed all year round.
Does PHT always mean Philippine Time?
Also written PST for Philippine Standard Time, which collides with US Pacific Standard Time.
Does HST always mean Hawaii Standard Time?
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving, so this offset holds all year.