How many hours behind is IST from PHT and why is this ideal for business?

India Standard Time (IST) is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind Philippine Time (PHT), making it one of the best Asian time zone pairings for business collaboration. When it's 2:00 PM PHT in Manila, it's 11:30 AM IST in Mumbai, creating excellent overlap between the Philippines' afternoon hours and India's morning business time.

What time is it in Mumbai when it's 3 PM in Manila?

When it's 3:00 PM PHT in Manila, it's 12:30 PM IST in Mumbai. This timing allows Manila afternoon meetings to align perfectly with Mumbai lunch hours, making it ideal for business calls, BPO coordination, and IT services collaboration between the two major Asian business hubs.

What time is it in Manila when it's 9 AM in Bangalore?

When it's 9:00 AM IST in Bangalore, it's 11:30 AM PHT in Manila. This alignment means that India's morning business hours align with the Philippines' late morning, creating seamless coordination opportunities for Asian IT services, call centers, and business process outsourcing operations.

Do Philippines and India business hours overlap well for BPO services?

Yes, there's excellent overlap! Philippines business hours (8 AM-5 PM PHT) align perfectly with India business hours (8 AM-5 PM IST), providing 7.5 hours of simultaneous working time daily. This makes Philippines-India BPO partnerships highly efficient, with Manila call centers easily coordinating with Indian IT support and back-office operations.

What's the best time for calls between Filipino workers in India and families in Philippines?

The optimal calling window is 6:00-9:00 PM IST (8:30-11:30 PM PHT), allowing Filipino workers in India to call home after their workday when families in the Philippines are available for evening conversations. Weekend calls work well from 8 AM to 6 PM IST (10:30 AM to 8:30 PM PHT) for more extended family discussions.

Which countries and cities use PHT and IST time zones?

Philippine Time (PHT) is used throughout the Philippines, including Manila, Cebu, Davao, and Quezon City. IST (India Standard Time) covers all of India, including Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata. Both time zones remain constant year-round as neither country observes daylight saving time, making conversion consistent and straightforward.

Do Philippines and India observe daylight saving time?

The time difference between PHT and IST never changes because neither the Philippines nor India observes daylight saving time. PHT remains constant at UTC+8, and IST stays at UTC+5:30 throughout the year, maintaining a consistent 2.5-hour difference. This makes scheduling much simpler compared to countries that change their clocks twice a year.

How do I quickly convert PHT to IST on my phone?

Add "Mumbai" or "New Delhi" to your phone's world clock widget, which automatically shows IST when you're in PHT. For a quick mental conversion, subtract 2.5 hours from Philippine Standard Time to get India Standard Time (3:00 PM Manila = 12:30 PM Mumbai), or visit iformat.io for a quick conversion.

Convert PHT to IST Time - Free Time Zone Converter

Convert Philippine Time (PHT) to India Standard Time (IST, UTC+5.5) for regional business calls. Free converter with real-time conversion, meeting time planner, and business hours comparison for PHT to IST coordination. Includes 24-hour conversion table and live time displays. Perfect for international scheduling and global team collaboration. Works on all devices with accurate, reliable results.

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Philippine Time

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India Standard Time

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India Standard Time is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind Philippine Time

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Complete hourly conversion for Philippine Time to India Standard Time

Philippine Time	India Standard Time	24-Hour PHT	24-Hour IST
12:00 AM	9:30 PM (previous day)	00:00	21:30
1:00 AM	10:30 PM (previous day)	01:00	22:30
2:00 AM	11:30 PM (previous day)	02:00	23:30
3:00 AM	12:30 AM	03:00	00:30
4:00 AM	1:30 AM	04:00	01:30
5:00 AM	2:30 AM	05:00	02:30
6:00 AM	3:30 AM	06:00	03:30
7:00 AM	4:30 AM	07:00	04:30
8:00 AM	5:30 AM	08:00	05:30
9:00 AM	6:30 AM	09:00	06:30
10:00 AM	7:30 AM	10:00	07:30
11:00 AM	8:30 AM	11:00	08:30
12:00 PM	9:30 AM	12:00	09:30
1:00 PM	10:30 AM	13:00	10:30
2:00 PM	11:30 AM	14:00	11:30
3:00 PM	12:30 PM	15:00	12:30
4:00 PM	1:30 PM	16:00	13:30
5:00 PM	2:30 PM	17:00	14:30
6:00 PM	3:30 PM	18:00	15:30
7:00 PM	4:30 PM	19:00	16:30
8:00 PM	5:30 PM	20:00	17:30
9:00 PM	6:30 PM	21:00	18:30
10:00 PM	7:30 PM	22:00	19:30
11:00 PM	8:30 PM	23:00	20:30

12:00 AM

PHT

9:30 PM

IST

(previous day)

00:00 21:30

1:00 AM

PHT

10:30 PM

IST

(previous day)

01:00 22:30

2:00 AM

PHT

11:30 PM

IST

(previous day)

02:00 23:30

3:00 AM

PHT

12:30 AM

IST

03:00 00:30

4:00 AM

PHT

1:30 AM

IST

04:00 01:30

5:00 AM

PHT

2:30 AM

IST

05:00 02:30

6:00 AM

PHT

3:30 AM

IST

06:00 03:30

7:00 AM

PHT

4:30 AM

IST

07:00 04:30

8:00 AM

PHT

5:30 AM

IST

08:00 05:30

9:00 AM

PHT

6:30 AM

IST

09:00 06:30

10:00 AM

PHT

7:30 AM

IST

10:00 07:30

11:00 AM

PHT

8:30 AM

IST

11:00 08:30

12:00 PM

PHT

9:30 AM

IST

12:00 09:30

1:00 PM

PHT

10:30 AM

IST

13:00 10:30

2:00 PM

PHT

11:30 AM

IST

14:00 11:30

3:00 PM

PHT

12:30 PM

IST

15:00 12:30

4:00 PM

PHT

1:30 PM

IST

16:00 13:30

5:00 PM

PHT

2:30 PM

IST

17:00 14:30

6:00 PM

PHT

3:30 PM

IST

18:00 15:30

7:00 PM

PHT

4:30 PM

IST

19:00 16:30

8:00 PM

PHT

5:30 PM

IST

20:00 17:30

9:00 PM

PHT

6:30 PM

IST

21:00 18:30

10:00 PM

PHT

7:30 PM

IST

22:00 19:30

11:00 PM

PHT

8:30 PM

IST

23:00 20:30

Best Meeting Times between Philippine Time and India Standard Time

Optimal hours for calls between PHT and IST

Business hours overlap available

12:00 PM PHT → 9:30 AM IST

Business Hours

1:00 PM PHT → 10:30 AM IST

Business Hours

2:00 PM PHT → 11:30 AM IST

Business Hours

Based on standard business hours (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) in each time zone

Time Zone Details

Technical information for both time zones

PHT

Philippine Time

Source timezone

UTC Offset 8.0 hours

Abbreviation PHT

Type Standard Time

Status Active

IST

India Standard Time

Target timezone

UTC Offset 5.5 hours

Abbreviation IST

Type Standard Time

Status Active

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4:30 AM

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8:00 AM

5:30 AM

Prime meeting time

9:00 AM

6:30 AM

Mid-morning calls

11:00 AM

8:30 AM

Lunch meetings

12:00 PM

9:30 AM

Afternoon coordination

1:00 PM

10:30 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours behind is IST from PHT and why is this ideal for business?

What time is it in Mumbai when it's 3 PM in Manila?

What time is it in Manila when it's 9 AM in Bangalore?

Do Philippines and India business hours overlap well for BPO services?

What's the best time for calls between Filipino workers in India and families in Philippines?

Which countries and cities use PHT and IST time zones?

Do Philippines and India observe daylight saving time?

How do I quickly convert PHT to IST on my phone?