Time in the Philippines
It is 7:38 PM on September 9, 2026 in Manila. All of the Philippines runs on Asia/Manila (PST), UTC+08:00. The Philippines does not move its clocks for daylight saving time.
What time is it in the Philippines right now?
Which time zones does the Philippines use?
| Time zone | UTC offset | Daylight saving | Largest city | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia/Manila | UTC+08:00 PST | Not observed | Quezon City | 497 |
Zone count and offsets come from the IANA time zone database; the city figures count the 497 cities our database places in a time zone in the Philippines, and the 292 largest are listed below.
- Capital
- Manila
- Dialing code
- +63
- Local time
- UTC+08:00
Does the Philippines use daylight saving time?
No. Manila stays on PST (UTC+08:00) all year, so the gap with your own clock never moves.
When is the best time to call the Philippines from the US?
Office hours are taken as 09:00 to 17:00 on both sides, and the window is computed to the half hour.
| US office | Window in Manila | Same window in the US |
|---|---|---|
| US Eastern (New York) | No overlap | |
| US Pacific (Los Angeles) | No overlap | |
When does the sun rise and set in Manila today?
Major cities in the Philippines
16 of the 292 largest cities (497 in our database)
Time in the Philippines: common questions
What is the UTC offset in the Philippines?
Manila is on UTC+08:00 right now (PST). The Philippines has one time zone, Asia/Manila, so that offset applies across the country.
How many time zones does the Philippines have?
One. The IANA time zone database carries a single identifier for the Philippines, Asia/Manila, so one offset answers for the whole country.
When do the clocks change in the Philippines?
They do not change. Manila stays on PST (UTC+08:00) all year, and the IANA time zone database schedules no upcoming change.
What is the time difference between the Philippines and the United States?
Manila is 12:00 ahead of New York and 15:00 ahead of Los Angeles right now. Both gaps shift whenever one side starts or ends daylight saving time.
Can I reach the Philippines during US office hours?
Not inside 09:00-17:00 on both sides. Manila and the United States share no office hour today, so pick an early or late slot and check it against the clocks above.
What time does the sun rise and set in Manila?
Today the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 6:03 PM, local time in Manila. Both are computed from the city's own coordinates and its IANA time zone.