Philippines facts
| Capital | Manila |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 342,353 km² · 132,183 sq mi · 84,597,138 acres |
| Languages | English, Filipino |
| Demonym | Filipino |
| Currency | Philippine Peso (PHP) |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila · UTC+8 · 3:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +63 |
| Internet domain | .ph |
| Electricity | 230V, 60Hz · plug types A, B, C |
| Capital coordinates | 14.6042, 120.9822 |
Time difference
Manila is on UTC+8 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 5:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- The Philippines is about 3.7% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- The Philippines is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Manila to Washington, D.C.: about 13,778 km (8,561 mi) as the crow flies.
- Manila to London: about 10,734 km (6,670 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of the Philippines?
The capital of the Philippines is Manila.
How big is the Philippines?
The Philippines covers about 342,353 km² (132,183 sq mi), ranking 63 of 196 countries by area. It is about 3.7% of the size of the United States. It is about 1.4 times the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is the Philippines in?
Manila uses UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) today. When it is noon in Manila, it is 12:00 a.m. in New York and 5:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does the Philippines use?
The Philippines uses the Philippine Peso (PHP).
What is the country code for the Philippines?
The international calling code is +63. From the United States dial 011 63 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 63.
What language is spoken in the Philippines?
Official or national languages: English, Filipino.