Manila Time
Manila Time
Manila uses Philippine Standard Time (PST, UTC+8) year-round — the Philippines does not observe daylight saving. Manila is the capital of the Philippines and the heart of one of the world's largest Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industries.
Why people check Manila time
Common reasons to track the current time in Manila.
BPO & call centres
The Philippines is the world's top destination for business process outsourcing. Teams in the US, UK, and Australia schedule with BPO providers at PST hours.
IT & software development
Manila has a large and growing software development sector. Global clients align sprints and code reviews to PST business hours.
Ninoy Aquino Airport
NAIA (MNL) is the Philippines' main international gateway. Travellers and cargo operators track PST for arrival and departure windows.
OFW remittances
Overseas Filipino Workers send billions home annually. Banks and remittance services track PST for transfer and settlement windows.
Manila Time — FAQ
Does Manila observe daylight saving time?
No. The Philippines does not observe DST. Manila stays on PST (UTC+8) all year.
Is Manila in the same time zone as Singapore?
Yes — Manila (PST, UTC+8) and Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) share the same offset and are always in sync.
How many hours ahead of London is Manila?
Manila is 8 hours ahead of London in winter (GMT) and 7 hours ahead when London observes BST.
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