CST to Philippine Time (PHT) Converter
PHT is 14 hours ahead of CST. 9:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM PHT.
PHT is 14 hours ahead of CST at the moment. To convert CST to Philippine Time (PHT), add 14 hours to the CST time: 9:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM PHT.
CST (Central Time) is used in Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Winnipeg; Mexico City and Central America use UTC−6 all year. Philippine Time (PHT) (Philippine Time) is used in Philippines (Manila, Cebu, Davao). The same conversion is also searched as “cst to pht”.
CST here means North American Central Standard Time, not China Standard Time.
CST to Philippine Time (PHT) time conversion table
CST to Philippine Time (PHT) on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| CST | Philippine Time (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM CST | 2:00 PM PHT | — |
| 1:00 AM CST | 3:00 PM PHT | — |
| 2:00 AM CST | 4:00 PM PHT | — |
| 3:00 AM CST | 5:00 PM PHT | — |
| 4:00 AM CST | 6:00 PM PHT | — |
| 5:00 AM CST | 7:00 PM PHT | — |
| 6:00 AM CST | 8:00 PM PHT | — |
| 7:00 AM CST | 9:00 PM PHT | — |
| 8:00 AM CST | 10:00 PM PHT | night |
| 9:00 AM CST | 11:00 PM PHT | night |
| 10:00 AM CST | 12:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 11:00 AM CST | 1:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 12:00 PM CST | 2:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 1:00 PM CST | 3:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 2:00 PM CST | 4:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 3:00 PM CST | 5:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 4:00 PM CST | 6:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 5:00 PM CST | 7:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 6:00 PM CST | 8:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 7:00 PM CST | 9:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 8:00 PM CST | 10:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 9:00 PM CST | 11:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 10:00 PM CST | 12:00 PM PHT | next day |
| 11:00 PM CST | 1:00 PM PHT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert CST to Philippine Time (PHT)
Add 14 hours to the CST time to get Philippine Time (PHT).
Example: 9:00 AM CST = 11:00 PM PHT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM CST = 12:00 PM PHT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between CST and Philippine Time (PHT)
The time difference between CST and Philippine Time (PHT) is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Mar 2026: Philippine Time (PHT) is 14 hours ahead of CST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Philippine Time (PHT) is 13 hours ahead of CST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Philippine Time (PHT) is 14 hours ahead of CST.
CST and Philippine Time (PHT) during daylight saving time
- CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from CST (UTC−6) to CDT (UTC−5).
- Philippine Time (PHT) does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between CST and Philippine Time (PHT)
CST and Philippine Time (PHT) have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 9:00 PM PHT.
CST to Philippine Time (PHT) FAQ
What is the time difference between CST and Philippine Time (PHT)?
Right now PHT is 14 hours ahead of CST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM CST in Philippine Time (PHT)?
9:00 AM CST is 11:00 PM PHT.
What is 12 PM (noon) CST in Philippine Time (PHT)?
12:00 PM CST is 2:00 AM PHT (next day).
Is Philippine Time (PHT) ahead of or behind CST?
PHT is 14 hours ahead of CST, so it is later in Philippine Time (PHT) than in CST.
Does CST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. CST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from CST to CDT.
Does Philippine Time (PHT) change for daylight saving time?
No. Philippine Time (PHT) stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between CST and Philippine Time (PHT)?
CST and Philippine Time (PHT) have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM CST, which is 9:00 PM PHT.
Is CT the same as CST?
CST is the winter (standard) name of Central Time (CT). From March to November the same clocks are called CDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.