Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Manila, Philippines

Name: Manila
Address: Manila, Philippines

Check the current local time in Manila, Philippines. Manila uses the Asia/Manila time zone, with PST (UTC +8:00) during standard time.

Sunrise today

5:35 PM

Sunset today

6:30 AM

Day length

12h 55m

Population

13.9 M

Coordinates: 14.5995° N, 120.9842° E · Elevation: 16 m · Sun data calculated for today, July 14, 2026

Manila, Philippines — Live Clock

2:31:47 PM

PST Live timezone

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Manila Time Zone

Time Zone

Asia/Manila

Manila, Philippines

Current zone: PST

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

PST

UTC +8:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

Not Observed

Year-round standard time

Next DST Change

No DST change

Standard time year-round

No seasonal offset changes

This city’s business rhythm

Manila — PHT at UTC+8, no DST

Manila runs on Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+8). Same offset as Singapore, KL, Hong Kong, mainland China. No DST. PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) trading runs 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM PHT with a 30-min lunch. The Philippines is a major BPO / IT services hub — night-shift operations (10 PM - 7 AM PHT, matching US business hours) are widespread.

Regional context

Timezones across South-East Asia

South-East Asia spans two main timezones: Indochina Time (ICT, UTC+7) covers Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos; Singapore Time / Malaysia Time / Philippine Time / Hong Kong Time all sit at UTC+8. No country in the region observes DST, so offsets are fixed year-round. Singapore, KL and Manila together anchor the regional business day, with strong overlap into India (2.5-3 h ahead) and Australia (1-3 h behind).

About Manila Time (PST)

Manila is located in Philippines and uses the Asia/Manila time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Manila overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Manila aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Manila vs Major Cities

UTC UTC +8:00

--:-- 8 hours ahead

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 7 hours ahead

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- 12 hours ahead

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- same time

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 4 hours ahead

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 1 hour behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 2 hours and 30 minutes ahead

Other Cities in Asia/Manila

These cities share the same time zone as Manila — when it's 2:31:47 PM here, it's the same local time there.

Quezon City Philippines Davao City Philippines Cebu City Philippines

Other Cities in Philippines

Major cities in Philippines — some may be in a different time zone than Manila if the country spans multiple zones.

Cebu City PST Quezon City PST Davao City PST

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Manila time

What time is it in Manila right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Manila, Philippines, updated every second. Right now, Manila is on PST with a UTC offset of UTC +8:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Manila in?

Manila uses the Asia/Manila timezone, fixed at PST (UTC +8:00) year-round with no daylight saving time. The offset never changes, making Manila a predictable anchor for international scheduling.

How many hours ahead or behind is Manila?

Manila is currently UTC +8:00 from UTC. The offset is fixed year-round — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Manila observe daylight saving time?

No. Manila stays on PST (UTC +8:00) year-round — no seasonal clock changes. This means the time difference between Manila and cities that do observe DST will shift by one hour each spring and autumn when those cities change their clocks.

Is Manila on PST right now?

Manila is always on PST (UTC +8:00) — no daylight saving time. The offset is stable year-round, so Manila is easy to schedule with. However, if you are calling from a city that observes DST, your local offset to Manila will shift by one hour twice a year.

What is the best time to call Manila from New York?

The best call window from New York to Manila depends on the current offset. Manila is currently UTC +8:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.