What time is it in Manila?
The clock below shows the exact local time in Manila, Philippines, ticking live in your browser. Manila is the Philippine capital, on UTC+8.
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Time zone & daylight saving
Manila uses the Asia/Manila time zone, which is currently UTC+8. Manila does not change its clocks: it stays on UTC+8 all year.
If you have a call or flight around a clock change, double-check the time a few days before. Most mix-ups happen on the weekend the clocks move.
Time difference from major cities
Planning a call
Here is how common business hours in Manila line up elsewhere today:
| Manila | New York | London | Tokyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 in Manila | 20:00 | 01:00 | 09:00 |
| 10:00 in Manila | 22:00 | 03:00 | 11:00 |
| 12:00 in Manila | 00:00 | 05:00 | 13:00 |
| 14:00 in Manila | 02:00 | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 16:00 in Manila | 04:00 | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 18:00 in Manila | 06:00 | 11:00 | 19:00 |
| 20:00 in Manila | 08:00 | 13:00 | 21:00 |
A rough rule: anything between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the earlier city usually lands inside working hours for both sides, unless they are more than 8 hours apart.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila is in the Asia/Manila time zone, currently UTC+8.
Does Manila have daylight saving time?
No. Manila stays on UTC+8 all year.
How do I know the time difference between me and Manila?
The live line under the clock compares your device's time zone with Manila and updates automatically.