AST to Philippine Time (PHT) Converter
PHT is 12 hours ahead of AST. 9:00 AM AST = 9:00 PM PHT.
PHT is 12 hours ahead of AST at the moment. To convert AST to Philippine Time (PHT), add 12 hours to the AST time: 9:00 AM AST = 9:00 PM PHT.
AST (Atlantic Time) is used in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI; Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean (all year). Philippine Time (PHT) (Philippine Time) is used in Philippines (Manila, Cebu, Davao).
AST here is Atlantic Standard Time, not Arabia Standard Time.
AST to Philippine Time (PHT) time conversion table
AST to Philippine Time (PHT) on 6 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| AST | Philippine Time (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM AST | 12:00 PM PHT | — |
| 1:00 AM AST | 1:00 PM PHT | — |
| 2:00 AM AST | 2:00 PM PHT | — |
| 3:00 AM AST | 3:00 PM PHT | — |
| 4:00 AM AST | 4:00 PM PHT | — |
| 5:00 AM AST | 5:00 PM PHT | — |
| 6:00 AM AST | 6:00 PM PHT | — |
| 7:00 AM AST | 7:00 PM PHT | — |
| 8:00 AM AST | 8:00 PM PHT | — |
| 9:00 AM AST | 9:00 PM PHT | — |
| 10:00 AM AST | 10:00 PM PHT | night |
| 11:00 AM AST | 11:00 PM PHT | night |
| 12:00 PM AST | 12:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 1:00 PM AST | 1:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 2:00 PM AST | 2:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 3:00 PM AST | 3:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 4:00 PM AST | 4:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 5:00 PM AST | 5:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 6:00 PM AST | 6:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 7:00 PM AST | 7:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 8:00 PM AST | 8:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 9:00 PM AST | 9:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 10:00 PM AST | 10:00 AM PHT | next day |
| 11:00 PM AST | 11:00 AM PHT | next day |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert AST to Philippine Time (PHT)
Add 12 hours to the AST time to get Philippine Time (PHT).
Example: 9:00 AM AST = 9:00 PM PHT.
Across midnight: 10:00 PM AST = 10:00 AM PHT (next day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between AST and Philippine Time (PHT)
The time difference between AST 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 12 hours ahead of AST.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: Philippine Time (PHT) is 11 hours ahead of AST.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026: Philippine Time (PHT) is 12 hours ahead of AST.
AST and Philippine Time (PHT) during daylight saving time
- AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
- Philippine Time (PHT) does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
Best time for a meeting between AST and Philippine Time (PHT)
AST 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 AST, which is 7:00 PM PHT.
AST to Philippine Time (PHT) FAQ
What is the time difference between AST and Philippine Time (PHT)?
Right now PHT is 12 hours ahead of AST. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM AST in Philippine Time (PHT)?
9:00 AM AST is 9:00 PM PHT.
What is 12 PM (noon) AST in Philippine Time (PHT)?
12:00 PM AST is 12:00 AM PHT (next day).
Is Philippine Time (PHT) ahead of or behind AST?
PHT is 12 hours ahead of AST, so it is later in Philippine Time (PHT) than in AST.
Does AST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. AST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
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 AST and Philippine Time (PHT)?
AST 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 AST, which is 7:00 PM PHT.
Related conversions
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Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.