Manila keeps UTC+8 (PST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Manila and your time
Manila at a glance
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | National Capital Region |
| Capital of | the Philippines |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1990 |
| Coordinates | 14.60° N, 120.98° E |
Manila time zone and clock changes
Manila follows the Asia/Manila time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1990; the tz database lists no change after that.
As the capital of the Philippines, Manila shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Manila, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Manila for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Manila is
A 9:00 AM start in Manila 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 |
Manila 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 is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Manila
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Manila last between 11 hours 16 minutes and 13 hours, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Manila
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:28 AM | 6:28 PM | 13 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:17 AM | 5:32 PM | 11 h 16 min |
When the sun is highest in Manila
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Manila: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Manila
Every city below shares Manila’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taguig | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Jose del Monte | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binangonan | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pandi | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dasmariñas | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Malolos | 32 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Norzagaray | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baliuag | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in Philippines
All time zones and cities in the Philippines
Plan around the time in Manila
- Convert a time to or from Manila: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Manila to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Manila and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila uses the Asia/Manila time zone, which is UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Does Manila use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Manila last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1990 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Manila and New York?
Manila 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 Manila does not.
How long is the longest day in Manila?
About 13 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 16 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.