Question 1

What is the time difference between GMT and PHT?

Accepted Answer

Philippine Time (PHT) is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert GMT to PHT?

Accepted Answer

To convert GMT to PHT, add 8 hours to the GMT time. For example, 9:00 AM GMT is 5:00 PM PHT.

Question 3

What time is it in PHT when it's noon in GMT?

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When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in GMT, it's 8:00 PM in PHT. PHT is 8 hours ahead of GMT.

Question 4

How many hours ahead is PHT from GMT?

Accepted Answer

PHT is 8 hours ahead of GMT. This means when it's 9:00 AM in GMT, it's 5:00 PM in PHT.

Question 5

Is PHT ahead or behind GMT?

Accepted Answer

PHT is ahead of GMT by 8 hours. Clocks in PHT show a later time than GMT.

Question 6

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Greenwich Mean Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to BST and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 7

Does PHT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from GMT to PHT?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between GMT and PHT is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in GMT?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Greenwich Mean Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between GMT and PHT may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do GMT and PHT ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, GMT and PHT never show the same time. However, because GMT observes daylight saving time and PHT does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)	Period	Philippine Time (PHT)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	8:00 AM	Morning
1:00 AM	Night	9:00 AM	Business
2:00 AM	Night	10:00 AM	Business
3:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM	Business
4:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM	Business
5:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	2:00 PM	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	3:00 PM	Business
8:00 AM	Morning	4:00 PM	Business
9:00 AM	Business	5:00 PM	Business
10:00 AM	Business	6:00 PM	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	7:00 PM	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	8:00 PM	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	9:00 PM	Evening
2:00 PM	Business	10:00 PM	Evening
3:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM	Evening
4:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM+1d	Night
5:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM+1d	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	2:00 AM+1d	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	3:00 AM+1d	Night
8:00 PM	Evening	4:00 AM+1d	Night
9:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM+1d	Night
10:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM+1d	Morning
11:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM+1d	Morning

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