Use this explanation with the NBA schedule in Philippine Time. The examples below are educational, use decimal notation and separate market data from editorial interpretation.
PHT schedule display standard
Fields that prevent time-zone and calendar-date mistakes for Philippine readers.
| Field | Website standard | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Time zone | Asia/Manila · PHT | Uses the reader's local time |
| Date | Complete weekday, month, day and year | Prevents next-day confusion |
| Clock | 12-hour time with AM or PM | Makes morning starts clear |
| Status | Scheduled, live or completed | Separates time from game state |
The Philippine date can be different
A game promoted for Tuesday evening in North America may begin Wednesday morning in Manila. Use the converted timestamp rather than copying the source date label. The calendar day is part of the schedule data.
Daylight-saving changes the offset
The Philippines does not use seasonal clock changes, while several North American zones do. The time difference can therefore shift during the year. A proper date-time conversion is safer than memorizing one fixed offset.
Connect schedules to the correct market slate
Odds tables should use the same PHT date logic as the schedule page. Otherwise a game can appear under one date in the schedule and another date in the market filter. Store the underlying timestamp and convert it consistently at display time.
- Use Asia/Manila conversion
- Show the full date
- Include AM or PM
- Keep schedule and odds filters consistent
Common questions
Why are most NBA games in the morning in the Philippines?
Many NBA games begin during North American evenings, which usually converts to the following morning in Philippine Time.
Is Philippine Time the same all year?
The Philippines stays on UTC+8, but the time difference from North American cities can change when those locations enter or leave daylight-saving time.
Method: educational analysis reviewed against our data methodology and editorial policy. Illustrative prices are not current markets or recommendations.
