Current Time in Philippines
GMT+8 (UTC+08:00) · 147 cities · Capital: Manila
Time Zone
| GMT+8 | UTC+08:00 |
Country Facts
| Capital | Manila |
| Currency | PHP (₱) |
| Calling code | +63 |
| Languages | Filipino, English |
| Drives on | right |
Daylight Saving Time
Philippines does not observe daylight saving time. The offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
Time planning in Philippines
Use this when scheduling calls, launches, travel days, or support coverage for people in Philippines.
Country time shape
Philippines uses one main time zone: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00). Scheduling by country is usually reliable.
Major city anchor
Start with Quezon City for practical local-time checks. The primary clock on this page uses Asia/Manila.
DST complexity
Philippines has no listed daylight-saving change in the primary time zone data, which makes recurring schedules easier to maintain.
| Reference market | Philippines | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Best listed overlap: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM in Philippines with Shanghai.
Time Difference from Philippines
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Berlin | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
| São Paulo | +11h |
1 Cities in Philippines
| Time | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | GMT+8 | --:--:-- |
Time in Philippines
Philippines uses a single time zone: GMT+8 (UTC+08:00), identified by the IANA timezone database as Asia/Manila. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
The largest city is Quezon City. The capital, Manila, uses the GMT+8 time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Philippines in?
Philippines uses the GMT+8 time zone (UTC+08:00). The IANA identifier is Asia/Manila. The country does not observe daylight saving time, so the UTC offset of UTC+08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
Does Philippines observe daylight saving time?
No. Philippines does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains UTC+08:00 year-round.
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila. The currency is the PHP (₱) and the country calling code is +63.
What is the time difference between Philippines and New York?
Philippines is +12h compared to New York (Eastern Time). This difference may change by 1 hour during daylight saving time transitions.
How many cities in Philippines does CheckTimeNow track?
We track the current time in 147 cities in Philippines. The largest include Quezon City.