San Pablo, Calabarzon, Philippines uses Asia/Manila, currently PST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
San Pablo is a city in the Philippines, with a population of about 300,200. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
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San Pablo lies in Laguna province south of Manila, at the foot of Mount Banahaw. It is known as the city of seven lakes, with a series of volcanic crater lakes scattered around and within the built-up area.
The seven crater lakes are the city's distinction, with Sampaloc the largest and most accessible, ringed by a walking path in the centre of town. Mount Banahaw is a sacred mountain for several local religious groups and a hiking destination, and the hot springs of Los Baños are nearby.
Tricycles and jeepneys cover the city, and reaching the outer lakes needs local transport. Buses connect to Manila in a couple of hours depending on traffic.
The cool, dry months around the turn of the year are the most comfortable and best for hiking. The wet season brings typhoons and heavy rain.
Philippines uses the PHP, calling code +63.
The Philippines uses the peso, and Filipino and English are both official with Tagalog the everyday language. Manner is warm and informal, and cash is preferred for local transport.
