Manila to Anchorage
-16hManila
PHTSOURCEAnchorage
AKDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and AKDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
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.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
Understanding the -16h Gap: Manila vs Anchorage
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Manila 16 hours behind Anchorage — a difference of -16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 5:00 PM in Anchorage on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 8:00 AM in Anchorage.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Manila to Anchorage time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Anchorage (AKDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Anchorage time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Anchorage: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 6:00 PM in Anchorage the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -16h gap: Manila and Anchorage 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 Anchorage is 5:00 PM in Manila.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 4:00 AM in Anchorage makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -16h gap is not.
- With a -16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week Anchorage does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 Anchorage
With a -16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Anchorage opens at 9:00 AM AKDT, which is 5:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Anchorage have no shared working hours because of the -16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Manila is 16 hours behind Anchorage (PHT UTC+08:00 → AKDT 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.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Manila
Does not observe DST
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Anchorage?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 16 hours behind Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00). The gap is currently -16h.
How do I convert Manila time to Anchorage time?
Add -16h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 5:00 PM in Anchorage (previous day).
What time is it in Anchorage right now?
Anchorage uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -16h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Anchorage from Manila?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 9:00 PM in Anchorage.
Which is behind, Manila or Anchorage?
Manila is 16 hours behind Anchorage. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 8:00 PM in Anchorage.
Do Manila and Anchorage use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Anchorage.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Anchorage difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the -16h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Anchorage?
Sometimes. The -16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in Anchorage.
What is the time difference between Manila and Anchorage?
Anchorage is -16h 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 Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What are the business hours in Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Anchorage?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST (-16h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Anchorage?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Anchorage uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Anchorage compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Anchorage has approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Anchorage?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Anchorage is famous for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain.
Do Manila and Anchorage have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -16h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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.
Which cities are in the AKST timezone?
Major cities in the AKST timezone include Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
What is the UTC offset for AKST?
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is at UTC-09:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to AKDT.
What should I know about the AKST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Anchorage?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -16h later in Anchorage (AKST).
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