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Manila, Philippines
2:19:06 PM
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time in Manila – Current Local Time
Live local time, PHT clock, UTC offset, and time differences for Manila, Philippines.
Timezone: PHT (Asia/Manila)Offset: UTC+8DST: Not observed (constant all year)
Manila is situated in Philippines (Asia) and observes the Asia/Manila (PHT) time standard at UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Manila maintains a constant UTC+8 offset year-round, without seasonal Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The live clock above reflects current civil time to the second, providing accurate local hours for travel planning, cross-border meeting coordination, and international communications.
Time zone data verified and last updated: September 12, 2026
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Country
Philippines
Region
Asia
How Many Hours Ahead or Behind is Manila?
Calculated time differences between Manila (UTC+8) and major international business hubs, dynamically accounting for active Daylight Saving Time shifts.
| Financial Hub | Current Timezone | Manila Status | Time at 12:00 PM in Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | EST/EDT | Manila is 12 hours ahead | 12:00 AM |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | GMT/BST | Manila is 7 hours ahead | 5:00 AM |
| TokyoJapan | JST | Manila is 1 hour behind | 1:00 PM |
| SydneyAustralia | AEST/AEDT | Manila is 2 hours behind | 2:00 PM |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Manila
What time is it in Manila right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time in Manila, Philippines, updated every second. Manila is on PHT (UTC+8 from UTC).
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila uses the Asia/Manila time zone (PHT), which is UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time. This offset stays the same all year because Manila does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What is the time difference between Manila and New York?
Manila is currently 12 hours ahead of New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 PM in Manila. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
What is the time difference between Manila and London?
Manila is currently 7 hours ahead of London. When it is 9:00 AM in London, it is 4:00 PM in Manila. This accounts for any Daylight Saving Time in effect.
Does Manila observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Manila does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC+8 offset from UTC stays constant throughout the year.
When is the best time to schedule a call with someone in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time (PHT). Use the timeline planner on this page to line up Manila's working hours with your own time zone and find an overlap that suits both sides.
Manila at a Glance
Population
1.8M
UTC Offset
UTC+8
DST Observed
No
Main Airport
MNL
Languages Spoken
FilipinoEnglish
Manila Time & Location Profile
Timezone Identifier
Asia/Manila (PHT)
Current UTC Offset
UTC+8
Daylight Saving Time
Not Observed (fixed offset year-round)
Country & Region
Philippines • Asia
Primary Airport Code
MNL
Metropolitan Population
~1.8M
Planning a Trip or Call to Manila?
✈️ Flight & Airport Details
The primary international gateway serving Manila is MNL. When scheduling flights, account for Manila's constant UTC+8 offset and adjust your clock upon arrival to minimize jet lag.
💼 Business Hours & Scheduling
Manila does not observe Daylight Saving Time, keeping international scheduling calculations consistent all year at UTC+8.