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Time in ManilaUTC+08

Live clock and time-zone data for Manila, Philippines — Manila (Asia/Manila), UTC+08 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
16:37
Sat 02 May 2026 · Day
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Current UTC offset
UTC+08
Abbreviation
GMT+8
Population
13,482,000
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Cultural and business context

Manila keeps time under Manila (Asia/Manila) — a UTC+08 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Philippines workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:00. Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.

Currency
PHP ₱
Dial
+63
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Manila, other cities are at
Shanghai12:00
Mumbai09:30
Tokyo13:00
New York00:00
London05:00
Singapore12:00
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Best hours to meet with Shanghai
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Manila ↔ Shanghai
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Manila observe daylight saving time?

No — Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.

What is the current UTC offset in Manila?

Manila is currently UTC+08 from UTC, on the Asia/Manila timezone.

What are typical business hours in Manila?

Offices in Philippines typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

How many hours is Manila ahead of Shanghai?

The live difference between Manila and Shanghai is ±0.

When is noon in Manila?

Noon in Manila corresponds to UTC+08 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

Philippines Asia/ManilaUTC+08← All cities