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Time Difference: Cebu to New York

🇵🇭CebuUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇵🇭
Cebu, Philippines
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
New York, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
12 hours
New York is 12 hours behind Cebu
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Cebu vs New York timezone guide

Cebu (Philippines) uses the Asia/Manila timezone at UTC+8, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 13 hours behind Cebu (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Cebu and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Cebu and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

CebuNew YorkStatus
6am6pmCebu early, New York evening
7am7pmCebu early, New York evening
8am8pmCebu early, New York evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmCebu working hours, New York late evening
11am11pmCebu working hours, New York late evening
12pm12amCebu working hours, New York asleep
1pm1amCebu working hours, New York asleep
2pm2amCebu working hours, New York asleep
3pm3amCebu working hours, New York asleep
4pm4amCebu working hours, New York asleep
5pm5amCebu evening, New York asleep
6pm6amCebu evening, New York early
7pm7amCebu evening, New York early
8pm8amCebu evening, New York early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amCebu late evening, New York working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Cebu and New York

New York observes daylight saving time, but Cebu does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around New York's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Cebu is 13 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Cebu is 12 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Cebu is 13 hours ahead New York

Distance between Cebu and New York

Great-circle distance
14,051 km
Direct flight time
~17h 32m

Cebu and New York are 14,051 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 32m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Cebu and New York?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Cebu is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
Is Cebu ahead of New York?
Yes. Cebu is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Cebu?
When it's 9 AM in Cebu, it's 9pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Cebu and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Cebu and New York do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Cebu and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York observes daylight saving time, but Cebu does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Cebu and New York?
Cebu and New York are 14,051 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 32 minutes.