Cebu City keeps UTC+8 (PST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Cebu City and your time
Cebu City at a glance
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Visayas |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1990 |
| Coordinates | 10.32° N, 123.89° E |
Time zone in Cebu City
Cebu City follows the Asia/Manila time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1990; the tz database lists no change after that.
Cebu City is on the same time as the rest of the Philippines, including the capital, Manila.
Clock changes in Cebu City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Cebu City for 2026 or 2027.
Cebu City time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Cebu City is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Cebu City never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Cebu City
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Being in the tropics, Cebu City sees little change in day length: the longest day (12 hours 44 minutes) is only 1 hour 13 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 31 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:22 AM and 6:07 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Cebu City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:24 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:34 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:57 AM | 5:29 PM | 11 h 31 min |
When the sun is highest in Cebu City
Cebu City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:45 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Cebu City
Every city below shares Cebu City’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naga | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toledo City | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cadiz | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ormoc City | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bacolod City | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Himamaylan | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bago | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kabankalan | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cebu City in?
Cebu City uses the Asia/Manila time zone, which is UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Does Cebu City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Cebu City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1990 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Cebu City and New York?
Cebu City is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Cebu City does not.
Is Cebu City on the same time as Manila?
Yes. Cebu City and Manila both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Cebu City?
About 12 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.