Current Time in Manila
The current local time in Manila, Philippines, updated live every second.
Note The time is computed in your browser from Manila’s official time zone (Asia/Manila) — never hardcoded. Manila keeps UTC+8 year-round.
Manila vs other Asia-Pacific cities, right now
Live current time in nearby major cities, and how far each is ahead of or behind Manila.
| City | Current time | vs Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Japan | --:--:-- | |
| Singapore Singapore | --:--:-- | |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong | --:--:-- | |
| Shanghai China | --:--:-- | |
| Seoul South Korea | --:--:-- | |
| Taipei Taiwan | --:--:-- | |
| Bangkok Thailand | --:--:-- | |
| Jakarta Indonesia | --:--:-- | |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | --:--:-- | |
| Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam | --:--:-- |
How to read the time in Manila
- 01 The large clock shows Manila’s current local time, ticking every second in 24-hour format, with the 12-hour (AM/PM) time beside it.
- 02 Read the zone label and UTC offset to see how Manila relates to Coordinated Universal Time — it updates itself when daylight saving changes.
- 03Use the “ahead of / behind your local time” line to convert Manila time to your own instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila, Philippines uses the Asia/Manila time zone (IANA identifier). Manila stays on UTC+8 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Does Manila observe daylight saving time?
No. Manila keeps the same offset (UTC+8) throughout the year and does not adjust its clocks seasonally, so its local time relative to UTC never changes.
What is the time difference between Manila and Tokyo?
The gap between Manila and Tokyo depends on the current daylight-saving state of each city, so it can shift during the year. The live reference table above shows exactly how many hours Tokyo and other cities are ahead of or behind Manila right now.
Is this Manila clock accurate and free?
Yes. The time is calculated live in your browser from Manila's official IANA time zone (Asia/Manila) and your device clock — nothing is hardcoded and nothing is uploaded. It is completely free and needs no sign-up.