Manila to CST Time Converter
Convert Manila to Central Time instantly.
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Manila
PHT
4:26
Central Time
CST
3:26
Manila is on standard time (PST), while CST is on daylight savings (CDT) right now.
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How the Manila to CST time difference works
CST is 13 hours behind Manila. Manila (PHT) is the capital of the Philippines. Central Time (CST) is the US Central time zone. For example, 9:00 AM Manila is 8:00 PM CST. Scroll the timeline above to convert any moment, or use the chart below for a quick reference.
Time difference
13 hours
Daylight saving
CST only
Manila offset
UTC+8
CST offset
UTC-6
Manila to CST conversion chart
| Manila (PHT) | Central Time (CST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM -1 day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 PM -1 day |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 PM -1 day |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 PM -1 day |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 PM -1 day |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 PM -1 day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 PM -1 day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 PM -1 day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 PM -1 day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 PM -1 day |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 PM -1 day |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM -1 day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM -1 day |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Cities in each time zone
Manila (PHT)
Quezon CityCebuDavaoMakati
Central Time (CST)
ChicagoHoustonDallasAustinNew OrleansMinneapolis
Manila to CST questions
Is CST ahead of or behind Manila?
CST is 13 hours behind Manila. So 9:00 AM Manila is 8:00 PM CST, and 5:00 PM Manila is 4:00 AM CST.
What time is it in CST when it is 12:00 PM Manila?
When it is 12:00 PM (noon) Manila in Manila, it is 11:00 PM CST in Central Time.
How many hours difference is there between Manila and CST?
There is a 13 hours difference. Central Time (CST) runs 13 hours behind Manila (PHT).
Do Manila and CST observe daylight saving time?
Central Time observes daylight saving time but Manila does not, so the difference between them changes by an hour twice a year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Manila and CST?
A standard 9-to-5 workday in Manila and Central Time does not overlap, so pick the early morning in the later zone or the late evening in the earlier zone.
Which cities use Manila and CST?
Manila (PHT) covers cities such as Quezon City, Cebu, Davao, Makati. Central Time (CST) covers cities such as Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Austin, New Orleans, Minneapolis.