Current Time in Philippines 🇵🇭
Check the current local time anywhere in Philippines. Below you'll find live clocks for Philippines's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Manila
- Quezon City (Pop. 2,761,720)
- Manila (Pop. 1,800,000)
- Davao (Pop. 1,776,949)
- Caloocan City (Pop. 1,500,000)
- Budta (Pop. 1,273,715)
ISO Alpha-2: PH
ISO Alpha-3: PHL
UTC Offset: UTC+08:00
Time Zones: PST
Current Time in Major Cities in Philippines
- Angeles City Fri 19:16:35
- Antipolo Fri 19:16:35
- Bacolod City Fri 19:16:35
- Bacoor Fri 19:16:35
- Baguio Fri 19:16:35
- Budta Fri 19:16:35
- Butuan Fri 19:16:35
- Cabanatuan City Fri 19:16:35
- Cabuyao Fri 19:16:35
- Cagayan de Oro Fri 19:16:35
- Calamba Fri 19:16:35
- Caloocan City Fri 19:16:35
- Cebu City Fri 19:16:35
- Cotabato Fri 19:16:35
- Dagupan Fri 19:16:35
- Dasmariñas Fri 19:16:35
- Davao Fri 19:16:35
- General Santos Fri 19:16:35
- Iligan Fri 19:16:35
- Iligan City Fri 19:16:35
- Iloilo Fri 19:16:35
- Koronadal Fri 19:16:35
- Lapu-Lapu City Fri 19:16:35
- Legaspi Fri 19:16:35
- Libertad Fri 19:16:35
- Magugpo Poblacion Fri 19:16:35
- Malingao Fri 19:16:35
- Mandaue City Fri 19:16:35
- Manila Fri 19:16:35
- Mansilingan Fri 19:16:35
- Mantampay Fri 19:16:35
- Olongapo Fri 19:16:35
- Paranaque City Fri 19:16:35
- Puerto Princesa Fri 19:16:35
- Quezon City Fri 19:16:35
- San Jose del Monte Fri 19:16:35
- Santol Fri 19:16:35
- Tacloban Fri 19:16:35
- Taguig Fri 19:16:35
- Tuguegarao Fri 19:16:35
- Zamboanga Fri 19:16:35
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Angeles City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Antipolo | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Bacolod City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Bacoor | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Baguio | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Budta | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Butuan | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Cabanatuan City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Cabuyao | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Cagayan de Oro | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Calamba | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Caloocan City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Cebu City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Cotabato | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Dagupan | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Dasmariñas | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Davao | Fri 19:16:35 |
| General Santos | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Iligan | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Iligan City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Iloilo | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Koronadal | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Lapu-Lapu City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Legaspi | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Libertad | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Magugpo Poblacion | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Malingao | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Mandaue City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Manila | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Mansilingan | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Mantampay | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Olongapo | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Paranaque City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Puerto Princesa | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Quezon City | Fri 19:16:35 |
| San Jose del Monte | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Santol | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Tacloban | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Taguig | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Tuguegarao | Fri 19:16:35 |
| Zamboanga | Fri 19:16:35 |
IANA time zones in Philippines
Philippines maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- Asia/Manila PST · UTC+08:00
Does Philippines have multiple time zones?
Philippines is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Philippines at a glance
| Current main time | 19:16 on Friday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | PST |
| Capital | Manila |
| Cities tracked | 41 |
How many time zones does Philippines have?
Philippines keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC+08:00.
Does Philippines change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Philippines stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Philippines
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 20:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 01:00 UTC. If Philippines has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Philippines
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Quezon City or another major city in Philippines. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Philippines
The capital of Philippines is Manila. The biggest cities in Philippines include Quezon City, Manila, Davao, Caloocan City and Budta. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Philippines has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Philippines - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Philippines have?
Philippines uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Philippines use daylight saving time?
No - Philippines keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Philippines right now?
It is about 19:16 on Friday in the main time zone of Philippines. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Philippines time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Philippines to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Manila, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Philippines 🇵🇭 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | PH / PHL |
| Capital city clock | Manila |
| Cities shown | 41 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Manila time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.