Current local time in Cotabato, Philippines
The live clock above shows the time in Cotabato. Cotabato is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8 right now (PST).
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Shariff Kabunsuan |
| Population | about 229,000 |
| Coordinates | 7.22° N, 124.25° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Cotabato doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:47 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | 5:32 AM | 5:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:49 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 42 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Cotabato at about 11:51 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 17 minutes behind the sun, because Cotabato sits at 124.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Cotabato time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Cotabato |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Cotabato |
|---|---|---|
| Iligan | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Pagadian | 108 km (67 mi) | same time |
| Cagayan de Oro | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Davao | 153 km (95 mi) | same time |
| General Santos | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Butuan | 240 km (149 mi) | same time |
| Zamboanga | 242 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Cebu | 347 km (216 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Philippines
- Manila
- Quezon City
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu
- General Santos
- Bacolod
- Zamboanga
- Iligan
- Naga
- Pasay City
- Iloilo
- Baguio City
- Batangas
- Legazpi
- Angeles
- Olongapo
- Tacloban
Questions people ask
What time zone is Cotabato in?
Cotabato is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Cotabato have daylight saving time?
Cotabato doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Cotabato when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Cotabato's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 17 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).