Cotabato, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines uses Asia/Manila, currently PST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Cotabato is a city in the Philippines, home to around 383,400 people. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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Cotabato City sits on the Rio Grande de Mindanao near the coast in the southwest of the island, on low ground threaded by the river and its channels. The centre is compact and commercial, and the city has a distinct character as a predominantly Muslim city in a majority-Catholic country.
The Grand Mosque on the edge of the city is among the largest in the Philippines and is the best-known landmark. The river and its delta shape the city's life and trade, and the surrounding province is known for its marshland and birdlife.
Tricycles and jeepneys are the standard local transport and the centre is walkable. The airport connects to Manila and Cebu, and road travel in the wider region is worth checking on locally before setting out.
This part of Mindanao lies outside the main typhoon belt, which makes its weather more even than most of the Philippines. Rain is spread through the year with no severe dry season, and temperatures stay hot and humid throughout.
Philippines uses the PHP, calling code +63.
The Philippines uses the peso, and Filipino and English are official with Maguindanao widely spoken locally. Modest dress is appreciated given the city's character, and cash is used for most everyday transactions.
