Current local time in General Santos, Philippines
PST · UTC+08:00 · Philippine Standard Time
About General Santos
General Santos, South Cotabato, Philippines uses the Philippine Standard Time time zone (Asia/Manila), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 679,588.
| Country: | Philippines |
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| State / region: | South Cotabato |
| Coordinates: | 6°07′N / 125°10′E |
| Population: | 679,588 |
| Currency: | Philippine peso (PHP) |
| Languages: | English, Filipino |
| Country calling code: | +63 |
Time zone in General Santos
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Manila |
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| Time zone name: | Philippine Standard Time (PST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
General Santos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in General Santos today
| Sunrise: | 05:25 |
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| Sunset: | 17:22 |
| Solar noon: | 11:23 |
| Day length: | 11h 57m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:04 – 17:43 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (PST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from General Santos
- London+7 hGeneral Santos is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hGeneral Santos is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hGeneral Santos is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about General Santos time
What time zone is General Santos in?
General Santos uses the IANA time zone Asia/Manila (Philippine Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does General Santos observe daylight saving time?
General Santos does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between General Santos and London?
Right now General Santos is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between General Santos and New York?
Right now General Santos is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.