Honolulu to Manila
+18hHonolulu
HSTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
HST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the HST (Hawaii Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
HST – Hawaii Standard Time
UTC-10:00Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is the time zone for the Hawaiian Islands, 10 hours behind UTC.
- •Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time.
- •HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
- •Hawaii is one of only two US states that don't observe DST (the other is Arizona).
PHT – Philippine Time
UTC+08:00Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
- •PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
- •Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
- •The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.
About Honolulu
WikipediaHonolulu operates on Hawaii Standard Time (HST), UTC-10 with no daylight saving. Hawaii's consistent time makes it a predictable connection between Asia and mainland USA.
Pearl Harbor memorial receives over 2 million visitors annually.
About Manila
WikipediaManila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.
Understanding the +18h Gap: Honolulu vs Manila
Honolulu runs on Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (HST) at UTC-10:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Honolulu 18 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +18h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Honolulu it is 3:00 AM in Manila on the next day. Midnight in Honolulu is 6:00 PM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Honolulu to Manila time conversion table
| Honolulu (HST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Honolulu to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Honolulu to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Honolulu lands at 4:00 AM in Manila the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +18h gap: Honolulu and Manila have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Manila is 3:00 AM in Honolulu.
- Watching a live event or market open: Honolulu viewers need 3:00 AM in Manila to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 AM if the event is anchored to Honolulu.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM HST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +18h gap is not.
- With a +18h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Honolulu takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
About HST (Hawaii Standard Time)
Hawaii Standard Time (HST) is used in the state of Hawaii and does not observe daylight saving time. This makes HST one of the most consistent time zones in the US. The Hawaiian Islands are among the last places on Earth to see a new calendar day.
About PHT (Philippine Time)
Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local time.
Best time to call between Honolulu and Manila
With a +18h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 3:00 AM in Honolulu, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Honolulu and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +18h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Honolulu is 18 hours ahead of Manila (HST UTC-10:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Manila?
Honolulu (HST, UTC-10:00) is 18 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +18h.
How do I convert Honolulu time to Manila time?
Add +18h to Honolulu local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Honolulu is 3:00 AM in Manila (next day).
What time is it in Manila right now?
Manila uses PHT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +18h offset from Honolulu.
What is the best time to call Manila from Honolulu?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +18h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Honolulu, which is 7:00 AM in Manila.
Which is ahead, Honolulu or Manila?
Honolulu is 18 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Honolulu it is 6:00 AM in Manila.
Do Honolulu and Manila use different time zones?
Honolulu (USA) uses HST at UTC-10:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Pacific/Honolulu and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Honolulu–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +18h offset between Honolulu and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Honolulu's time zone?
HST also covers Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Kapolei.
Which countries use HST, Honolulu's zone?
HST is used in United States (Hawaii).
Is there a day difference between Honolulu and Manila?
Sometimes. The +18h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Honolulu already falls on the next day in Manila.
What is the time difference between Honolulu and Manila?
Manila is +18h from Honolulu.
What timezone is Honolulu in?
Honolulu operates on Hawaii Standard Time (HST), UTC-10 with no daylight saving. Hawaii's consistent time makes it a predictable connection between Asia and mainland USA.
What timezone is Manila in?
Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.
What are the business hours in Honolulu?
Standard business hours in Honolulu are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Honolulu and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Honolulu works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM HST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+18h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Honolulu and Manila?
Honolulu uses USD ($) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Honolulu and Manila compare in size?
Honolulu has a population of approximately 350,000 (metro: 1 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Honolulu and Manila?
Honolulu is known for Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Honolulu and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Honolulu has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +18h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use HST (Hawaii Standard Time)?
HST is used in United States (Hawaii).
Does HST observe daylight saving time?
No, HST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-10:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about HST?
Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time. HST is 5 hours behind EST in winter and 6 hours behind EDT in summer.
Which cities are in the PHT timezone?
Major cities in the PHT timezone include Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
What is the UTC offset for PHT?
Philippine Time (PHT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the PHT timezone?
Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
When is it midnight in Honolulu, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Honolulu (HST), it is +18h later in Manila (PHT).
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