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Philippines Time

Live local time in Manila and the Philippines (Asia/Manila). Free online tool — no sign-up. Built for quick, accurate checks. Runs locally in your browser.

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Trust summary Engine tested · Specification checked · v1.0.1
Input interpretation
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Result
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Model
Current local date and time in the Asia/Manila time zone (Philippine Time).
Scope
Device clock and OS timezone database are reasonably correct.
Verification
Engine tested · Specification checked · v1.0.1
Named expert review
Optional · Not performed
Specification basis
  • IANA time zone database — Asia/Manila
  • Philippine Time (PHT) = UTC+08:00
  • Philippines: no Daylight Saving Time
Specification basis

Formulas

Core equations used by this calculator.

IANA zoneAsia/Manila
PHT (year-round)UTC + 8 hours
iNo seasonal clock change. One national time zone for the entire archipelago.

How to use

1

Open the live clock

The page shows current date and time for Asia/Manila from your browser.

2

Refresh if needed

Use Refresh to re-read the clock; the display also updates about once per second.

3

Plan with a fixed offset

The Philippines stays on PHT (UTC+8) all year.

Example calculations

Common configurations with formula and result.

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Noon UTC

PHT = UTC+8

12:00 UTC + 8 h
20:00 PHT
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vs Tokyo

JST = UTC+9

1 hour difference
Manila is 1 hour behind Tokyo
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vs Bangkok

ICT = UTC+7

1 hour difference
Manila is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok
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vs Singapore

Both UTC+8

Difference = 0
Identical clock time

Philippines vs other zones

Common values at a glance.

City / zoneOffsetPhilippines relative
Beijing / Hong Kong / Singapore / TaipeiUTC+8Same time
Tokyo / SeoulUTC+91 hour behind
Bangkok (ICT)UTC+71 hour ahead
India (IST)UTC+5:302 hours 30 min ahead
London (GMT)UTC+08 hours ahead
UTCUTC+08 hours ahead
i When London is on BST, the lead is 7 hours. Philippine Time never changes.

Philippines Time specification

Version 1.0.1 · Engine tested

Calculation status
  • Engine tested 3 published cases
  • Named expert review Not performed
  • Calculation version 1.0.1

Review policy

Definition
The Philippines uses Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) on the IANA zone Asia/Manila year-round. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The clock matches Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei.
What it calculates
Current local date and time in the Asia/Manila time zone (Philippine Time).
Inputs
  • None — uses the device clock and the IANA zone Asia/Manila
Outputs
  • Local time (24-hour style from the browser formatter)
  • Local calendar date
Formula
Display = Intl.DateTimeFormat with timeZone Asia/Manila
Assumptions
  • Device clock and OS timezone database are reasonably correct.
  • Runs locally in the browser; no server round-trip for the clock.
Units
  • Civil local time (hours, minutes, seconds)
  • UTC offset PHT +8 (fixed)
Boundary conditions
  • No DST transitions
Example
12:00 UTC → 20:00 Asia/Manila
Validation cases

3 published on this page

  • UTC 12:00 → 20:00 Asia/Manila
  • Same instant as Asia/Singapore → Identical clock time
  • Same instant as Asia/Tokyo → Manila is 1 hour earlier
Specification basis
  • IANA time zone database — Asia/Manila
  • Philippine Time (PHT) = UTC+08:00
  • Philippines: no Daylight Saving Time
Calculation version
1.0.1

Background

Interpretation and common distinctions.

Current time in Manila, Philippines

This page shows a live local clock for the Philippines, using the IANA zone Asia/Manila. Time is read from your browser with that zone applied — UTC+8 all year nationwide.

Philippine Time (PHT)

Name Abbreviation UTC offset DST
Philippine Time PHT UTC+8 None

The Philippines does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The clock matches Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing, and Taiwan.

How Philippines time compares

  • Hong Kong / Singapore / Beijing / Taiwan: identical local time.
  • Tokyo / Seoul: Manila is 1 hour behind.
  • Bangkok: Manila is 1 hour ahead.
  • India: Manila is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead.
  • London: 8 hours ahead of GMT; 7 hours ahead of BST.
  • UTC: always 8 hours ahead.

Other calculators in this family: Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Tokyo / Japan Time, Bangkok / Thailand Time, UTC Time .

🕐 Hong Kong Time › 🕐 Singapore Time › 🕐 Tokyo / Japan Time › 🕐 Bangkok / Thailand Time › 🌐 UTC Time ›
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Frequently asked questions

Key distinctions behind the calculation.

What time zone is the Philippines in?

The Philippines uses Philippine Time (PHT). The IANA identifier is Asia/Manila. The offset is UTC+8 all year.

Does the Philippines observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Clocks stay on PHT (UTC+8) with no spring-forward or fall-back.

Is all of the Philippines on the same time?

Yes. The country has a single national time zone from Luzon to Mindanao.

Is Manila the same time as Hong Kong or Singapore?

Yes — all are UTC+8 year-round.

What is UTC?

Coordinated Universal Time is the global time standard. The Philippines is always UTC+8.