Current local time in Manila
Manila, Philippines, uses the Asia/Manila time zone (Philippine Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+8 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +63
The time zone, at a glance.
Manila follows Asia/Manila. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Manila stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Manila stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Manila.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (12h 59m) and Dec the least (11h 16m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 6:24 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 21m | UTC+8 |
| Feb 15 | 6:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 40m | UTC+8 |
| Mar 15 | 6:04 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 2m | UTC+8 |
| Apr 15 | 5:42 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 27m | UTC+8 |
| May 15 | 5:28 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 48m | UTC+8 |
| Jun 15 | 5:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 59m | UTC+8 |
| Jul 15 | 5:34 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 55m | UTC+8 |
| Aug 15 | 5:42 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 37m | UTC+8 |
| Sep 15 | 5:44 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 13m | UTC+8 |
| Oct 15 | 5:47 AM | 5:36 PM | 11h 49m | UTC+8 |
| Nov 15 | 5:56 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 27m | UTC+8 |
| Dec 15 | 6:12 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 16m | UTC+8 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Manila with your world.
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Best times to call from Manila
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Manila time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in the Philippines, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · Bonifacio Day
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · Rizal Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Tue, Mar 9, 2027 · End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr)
- Thu, Mar 25, 2027 · Maundy Thursday
Airports serving Manila
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- MNL Ninoy Aquino International Airport · 11 km
- SFS Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point · 80 km
- CRK Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base · 80 km
Places that share Manila’s clock
These places use the same Asia/Manila rules, so their time always matches Manila, including clock changes.
- Quezon City
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu
- General Santos
- Bacolod
- Zamboanga
- Iligan
- Naga
- Pasay City
- Iloilo
- Baguio City
- Batangas
- Legazpi
- Angeles
- Olongapo
- Tacloban
- Cotabato
- San Pablo
- Cabanatuan
Also on UTC+8 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Manila today but may differ after a clock change.
- China
- Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Macau S.A.R
- Brunei
Questions about time in Manila
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila uses the IANA time zone Asia/Manila, known as Philippine Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+8 all year.
Does Manila observe daylight saving time?
No. Manila keeps UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Manila and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 12 hours behind Manila; London is 7 hours behind Manila; Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Manila; Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Manila; Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Manila; Dubai is 4 hours behind Manila.
How do I call Manila from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +63, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Manila as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Manila. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.