Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The gap shifts with California’s Daylight Saving Time (DST):
| Period | Philippines (PST, UTC+8) | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA on PDT (mid‑Mar – early Nov, UTC−7) | UTC+8 | UTC−7 | +15 hours (PH ahead) |
| CA on PST (early Nov – mid‑Mar, UTC−8) | UTC+8 | UTC−8 | +16 hours (PH ahead) |
Examples (when CA on PDT):
Noon in Manila = 9 PM previous day in Los Angeles.
When CA on PST: Noon in Manila = 8 PM previous day in LA.