Manila time zone facts
| Date | Friday, October 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | Philippine Standard Time (Asia/Manila) |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving | Not observed |
| Sunrise / sunset | 05:45 AM / 05:45 PM (Fri, October 2) |
| Country | Philippines — one time zone nationwide |
| Coordinates | 14.6° N, 120.98° E |
New York to Manila time converter
When it is a given hour in New York, what time is it in Manila? Highlighted rows fall inside business hours (9 am–6 pm) in both cities — the best window for calls and meetings. These two cities' business hours don't overlap.
| New York | Manila |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 |
| 01:00 | 13:00 |
| 02:00 | 14:00 |
| 03:00 | 15:00 |
| 04:00 | 16:00 |
| 05:00 | 17:00 |
| 06:00 | 18:00 |
| 07:00 | 19:00 |
| 08:00 | 20:00 |
| 09:00 | 21:00 |
| 10:00 | 22:00 |
| 11:00 | 23:00 |
| 12:00 | 00:00 (next day) |
| 13:00 | 01:00 (next day) |
| 14:00 | 02:00 (next day) |
| 15:00 | 03:00 (next day) |
| 16:00 | 04:00 (next day) |
| 17:00 | 05:00 (next day) |
| 18:00 | 06:00 (next day) |
| 19:00 | 07:00 (next day) |
| 20:00 | 08:00 (next day) |
| 21:00 | 09:00 (next day) |
| 22:00 | 10:00 (next day) |
| 23:00 | 11:00 (next day) |
Manila time compared with world cities
Differences are relative to Manila. Where daylight saving applies, a gap can change by an hour during the year.
| City | UTC offset | Compared with Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| London | UTC+1 | 7 hours behind |
| New York | UTC−4 | 12 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC−7 | 15 hours behind |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | 4 hours behind |
| Moscow | UTC+3 | 5 hours behind |
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | 1 hour ahead |
| Sydney | UTC+10 | 2 hours ahead |
Daylight saving time
Manila does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Manila
Sunrise, sunset and day length for the next 7 days (local time, including atmospheric refraction, ±2 minutes).
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, October 2 | 05:45 AM | 05:45 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| Sat, October 3 | 05:45 AM | 05:44 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| Sun, October 4 | 05:45 AM | 05:43 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| Mon, October 5 | 05:45 AM | 05:43 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| Tue, October 6 | 05:45 AM | 05:42 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| Wed, October 7 | 05:45 AM | 05:41 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| Thu, October 8 | 05:45 AM | 05:41 PM | 11 h 55 min |
Golden hour and blue hour in Manila
Photographers' soft, warm light (golden hour) happens while the sun is between 6° above and 4° below the horizon; blue hour follows between 4° and 6° below. Local times for Fri, October 2:
| Morning blue hour | 05:23 AM – 05:32 AM |
|---|---|
| Morning golden hour | 05:32 AM – 06:13 AM |
| Evening golden hour | 05:17 PM – 05:58 PM |
| Evening blue hour | 05:58 PM – 06:06 PM |
Golden hour calculator for any date or location
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and New York?
Manila is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila is in Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8). IANA time zone ID: Asia/Manila.
Does Manila observe daylight saving time?
Manila does not observe daylight saving time; the clock stays at UTC+8 all year.
When is golden hour in Manila?
On Fri, October 2, evening golden hour in Manila runs 05:17 PM – 05:58 PM and morning golden hour 05:32 AM – 06:13 AM (local time).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Manila?
On Fri, October 2, sunrise in Manila is at 05:45 AM and sunset at 05:45 PM, a day length of 12 h 0 min (local time).