Zamboanga City runs on UTC+8 (PST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zamboanga City and your time
Zamboanga City at a glance
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Zamboanga Peninsula |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation now | PST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1990 |
| Coordinates | 6.91° N, 122.07° E |
Time zone in Zamboanga City
The clocks in Zamboanga 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.
Zamboanga City is on the same time as the rest of the Philippines, including the capital, Manila.
Clock changes in Zamboanga City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zamboanga City for 2026 or 2027.
Zamboanga City time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Zamboanga City: the clock reads 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 |
Because Zamboanga City keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Zamboanga City
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Zamboanga City, from 11 hours 43 minutes to 12 hours 32 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Zamboanga City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:41 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 5:58 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zamboanga City
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zamboanga City: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Places close to Zamboanga City
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zamboanga City.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolo | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pagadian | 182 km (113 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cotabato City | 242 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Marawi | 272 km (169 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Midsayap | 273 km (170 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Iligan | 281 km (174 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Isulan | 281 km (175 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayawan | 285 km (177 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zamboanga City in?
Zamboanga City uses the Asia/Manila time zone, which is UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Does Zamboanga City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga City and New York?
Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga City does not.
Is Zamboanga City on the same time as Manila?
Yes. Zamboanga City and Manila both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zamboanga 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.