PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Cebu City
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time
- IANA zone
- Asia/Manila
- Current UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Central Visayas
- Population
- 965,332
- Coordinates
- 10.32° N, 123.89° E
- Elevation
- 37 m
Cebu City is a city in the Philippines, in Central Visayas, with a population of about 965,332. It uses the Philippine Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier Asia/Manila).
Cebu City does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC+8 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Manila.
Because Cebu City lies at 10.32° N, 123.89° E, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 12 h 44 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 31 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 06 min |
| June solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 5:33 AM | 5:40 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 5:56 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 31 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cebu City in?
Cebu City is in the Philippine Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier Asia/Manila. The UTC offset is UTC+8.
Does Cebu City have daylight saving time?
No. Cebu City stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Cebu City and New York?
In January New York is 13 hours behind Cebu City, and in July it is 12 hours behind Cebu City, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Cebu City and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Cebu City, and in July it is 15 hours behind Cebu City, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Cebu City?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:24 AM and sets at about 6:08 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 5:56 AM and sets at about 5:27 PM (local time).