Current Time in Philippines
Philippines uses Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Philippines below.
Time across Philippines
6 cities trackedPhilippines is in a single time zone — Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
Public Holidays in Philippines
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Mar 28 | Maundy Thursday | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 9 | Araw ng Kagitingan | — | public |
| May 1 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Jun 12 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Aug 26 | National Heroes Day | — | public |
| Nov 30 | Bonifacio Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 30 | Rizal Day | — | public |
Manila vs the World
Current time difference between Manila, Philippines and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 9:08 AM | UTC−4 | 12h ahead of |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:08 PM | UTC+1 | 7h ahead of |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:08 PM | UTC+4 | 4h ahead of |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:38 PM | UTC+5:30 | 2h 30m ahead of |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:08 PM | UTC+8 | Same time |
| TokyoJapan | 10:08 PM | UTC+9 | 1h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:08 PM | UTC+10 | 2h behind |
Business Hours in Manila (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Manila, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Manila | 5:00 PM in Manila |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| London | 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Dubai | 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
| Singapore | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| Sydney | 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Philippines in?
Philippines uses Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Philippines right now?
The current time in Manila is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Philippines observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Philippines does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Philippines have?
Philippines has 1 time zone (Asia/Manila).
What is Philippines's UTC / GMT offset?
Philippines is in Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Philippines?
Yes — the whole of Philippines shares one time zone (Asia/Manila, UTC+08:00).
What is the time difference between Philippines and India?
Philippines (UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.