Current Time in Manila, Philippines 🇵🇭
The current local time in Manila, Philippines is 01:42:17 (PST) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Manila is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,800,000. The sun rises at about 05:30 and sets at 18:29 today (12h 59m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:30
- Sunset 18:29
- 12h 59m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Manila
Manila, Philippines keeps PST (UTC+08:00). Manila does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:30 and sets at about 18:29 local time, giving Manila 12h 59m of daylight.
Right now it is 01:42 on Wednesday in Manila (UTC+08:00). When it is 01:42 here, it is 13:42 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Manila
- Use the Asia/Manila IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Manila to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:42 Tue | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:42 Tue | 15h behind |
| London | 18:42 Tue | 7h behind |
| Paris | 19:42 Tue | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 21:42 Tue | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:12 Tue | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 01:42 Wed | same time |
| Tokyo | 02:42 Wed | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:42 Wed | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Manila
Compare Manila with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Philippines.
Business-hours overlap from Manila
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Manila overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Manila time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Manila time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila uses PST (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Manila observe daylight saving time?
No - Manila keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Manila today?
Today the sun rises around 05:30 and sets around 18:29 in Manila, about 12h 59m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Manila and other cities?
When it is 01:42 in Manila, it is 13:42 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Manila's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Manila
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Manila IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Philippines time page.
Local entity signals for Manila
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Manila.
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 14.6, 120.98 |
| Population signal | About 1,800,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:30, sunset 18:29, 12h 59m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Manila time-zone page for rules, the Philippines country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 14.6° N, 120.98° E
Population: 1,800,000
Country: 🇵🇭 Philippines
Timezone: PST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Philippines: PST