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Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

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Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Manila to AKST

-17h

Manila

PHTSOURCE

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

AKST

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH07

MM00

(previous day)19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Manila

AKST

12:00 AM

8:00 AM-1

2:00 AM

10:00 AM-1

4:00 AM

12:00 PM-1

6:00 AM

2:00 PM-1

8:00 AM

4:00 PM-1

10:00 AM

6:00 PM-1

12:00 PM

8:00 PM-1

2:00 PM

10:00 PM-1

4:00 PM

12:00 AM

6:00 PM

2:00 AM

8:00 PM

4:00 AM

10:00 PM

6:00 AM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PHT and AKST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and AKST (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PHT Zone

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AKST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key Facts about PHT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST on Wikipedia

About Manila

Wikipedia

Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.

Population:1.8 million

Metro:14.4 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT

Currency:PHP (₱)

Stock Exchange:PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

IntramurosRizal ParkManila Ocean ParkSan Agustin ChurchManila Cathedral

Did You Know?

Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.

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Manila to AKST Time Difference – Complete Guide

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. That puts Manila 17 hours behind AKST — a difference of -17h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 4:00 PM in AKST on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 7:00 AM in AKST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to AKST time conversion table

Manila (PHT)	AKST (AKST)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	previous day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	previous day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	previous day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	same day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	same day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	same day

Why people convert Manila to AKST time

Scheduling a call from Manila to AKST: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 5:00 PM in AKST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -17h gap: Manila and AKST 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 AKST is 4:00 PM in Manila.
Watching a live event or market open: Manila viewers need 4:00 PM in AKST to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to Manila.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -17h gap is not.
With a -17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week AKST does.

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.

About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

Best time to call between Manila and AKST

With a -17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. AKST opens at 9:00 AM AKST, which is 4:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Manila and AKST have no shared working hours because of the -17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Manila is 17 hours behind AKST (PHT UTC+08:00 → AKST UTC-09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Manila

Does not observe DST

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

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DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and AKST?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 17 hours behind AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00). The gap is currently -17h.

How do I convert Manila time to AKST time?

Add -17h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 4:00 PM in AKST (previous day).

What time is it in AKST right now?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -17h offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call AKST from Manila?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 8:00 PM in AKST.

Which is behind, Manila or AKST?

Manila is 17 hours behind AKST. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 7:00 PM in AKST.

Do Manila and AKST use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Anchorage.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–AKST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -17h offset between Manila and AKST is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Manila's time zone?

PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.

Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Is there a day difference between Manila and AKST?

Sometimes. The -17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in AKST.

What is the time difference between Manila and AKST?

AKST is -17h from Manila.

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 timezone is AKST in?

AKST operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Manila?

Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.

Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Does PHT observe daylight saving time?

No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about PHT?

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.