Current local time in Tarlac, Philippines
The live clock above shows the time in Tarlac. Tarlac is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8 right now (PST).
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Tarlac |
| Population | about 184,000 |
| Coordinates | 15.48° N, 120.58° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Tarlac 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 | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:27 AM | 6:30 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:19 AM | 5:31 PM | 11 h 12 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Tarlac at about 12:06 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Tarlac sits at 120.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Tarlac time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Tarlac |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Tarlac |
|---|---|---|
| Angeles | 38 km (24 mi) | same time |
| Cabanatuan | 41 km (25 mi) | same time |
| Dagupan | 68 km (42 mi) | same time |
| Olongapo | 80 km (49 mi) | same time |
| Quezon City | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Baguio City | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Manila | 107 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Pasay City | 113 km (70 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 Tarlac in?
Tarlac is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Tarlac have daylight saving time?
Tarlac doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Tarlac when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Tarlac's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 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).