Current Time in Philippines
The Philippines uses Philippine Time all year.
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
PHTUTC+8
Philippines time zone
Philippine Time
Philippine Standard Time (PHT)
--:--UTC+8- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Quezon City, Davao, Caloocan
IANA time zone: Asia/Manila.
Major cities in Philippines
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines to New York | -12 hours | |
| Philippines to London | -7 hours | |
| Philippines to Dubai | -4 hours | |
| Philippines to New Delhi | -2 hours 30 minutes | |
| Philippines to Tokyo | +1 hour |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Philippines: FAQs
What time zone is the Philippines in?
The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (PHT, UTC+8) all year.
Does the Philippines observe daylight saving time?
No. The Philippines does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between the Philippines and New York?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Philippines. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Manila, the capital?
Manila is on Philippine Time, currently PHT (UTC+8). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Manila page.