Current Time in General Santos, Philippines

General Santos is on Philippine Standard Time – PHT (UTC+8) right now. General Santos does not observe daylight saving time.

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Time zone of General Santos

Time zonePhilippine Standard Time
AbbreviationPHT
UTC offsetUTC+8
IANA time zone idAsia/Manila
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between General Santos and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New York13 hours behind--:--
Los Angeles16 hours behind--:--
London8 hours behind--:--
Paris7 hours behind--:--
Dubai4 hours behind--:--
India2 hours 30 minutes behind--:--
Tokyo1 hour ahead--:--
Sydney3 hours ahead--:--
Toronto13 hours behind--:--
Chicago14 hours behind--:--

Daylight saving time in General Santos

General Santos does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC+8 all year, so conversions never shift.

General Santos time FAQ

What time is it in General Santos right now?

General Santos is on PHT (UTC+8). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in General Santos, updated every second.

What time zone is General Santos in?

General Santos is in Philippine Standard Time, abbreviated PHT, UTC+8. Its IANA time zone id is Asia/Manila.

Does General Santos observe daylight saving time?

No. General Santos stays on UTC+8 all year.

What is the time difference between General Santos and New York?

New York is 13 hours behind General Santos.

Other cities in Philippines

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.