Davao City keeps UTC+8 (PST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Davao City and your time
Davao City at a glance
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Davao Region |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1990 |
| Coordinates | 7.07° N, 125.61° E |
Which time zone Davao City uses
The clocks in Davao City follow Asia/Manila and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1990. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
All of the Philippines keeps the same time, so Davao City reads the same clock as Manila.
Clock changes in Davao City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Davao City for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Davao City and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Davao City is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Davao City never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Davao City
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Close to the equator, days in Davao City last between 11 hours 43 minutes and 12 hours 32 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Davao City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:42 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:45 AM | 5:27 PM | 11 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Davao City
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Davao City: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Davao City
Every city below shares Davao City’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panabo | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Digos | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tagum | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mati | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malita | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quezon | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maramag | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Koronadal | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Davao City in?
Davao City uses the Asia/Manila time zone, which is UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Does Davao City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Davao City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1990 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Davao City and New York?
Davao City is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Davao City does not.
Is Davao City on the same time as Manila?
Yes. Davao City and Manila both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Davao City?
About 12 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.