Current local time in General Santos, Philippines
The live clock above shows the time in General Santos. General Santos is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8 right now (PST).
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | South Cotabato |
| Population | about 744,000 |
| Coordinates | 6.11° N, 125.17° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
General Santos 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 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:26 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 28 min |
| September equinox | 5:28 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 5:44 AM | 5:30 PM | 11 h 46 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over General Santos at about 11:48 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 21 minutes behind the sun, because General Santos sits at 125.2° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
General Santos time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with General Santos |
|---|---|---|
| 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 General Santos |
|---|---|---|
| Davao | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Cotabato | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Iligan | 252 km (157 mi) | same time |
| Cagayan de Oro | 266 km (165 mi) | same time |
| Pagadian | 267 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Butuan | 318 km (198 mi) | same time |
| Zamboanga | 354 km (220 mi) | same time |
| Cebu | 489 km (304 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Philippines
- Manila
- Quezon City
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu
- Bacolod
- Zamboanga
- Iligan
- Naga
- Pasay City
- Iloilo
- Baguio City
- Batangas
- Legazpi
- Angeles
- Olongapo
- Tacloban
- Cotabato
Questions people ask
What time zone is General Santos in?
General Santos is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does General Santos have daylight saving time?
General Santos doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Why isn't noon in General Santos when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. General Santos's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 21 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).