Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

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

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

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 United Arab Emirates

-4h

Manila

PHTSOURCE

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

United Arab Emirates

GST

UTC+04:00

HH08

MM00

08:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Manila

United Arab Emirates

12:00 AM

8:00 PM-1

2:00 AM

10:00 PM-1

4:00 AM

12:00 AM

6:00 AM

2:00 AM

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

10:00 AM

6:00 AM

12:00 PM

8:00 AM

2:00 PM

10:00 AM

4:00 PM

12:00 PM

6:00 PM

2:00 PM

8:00 PM

4:00 PM

10:00 PM

6:00 PM

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

PHT and GST on the World Map

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

PHT Zone

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GST Zone

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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

GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST 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 United Arab Emirates Time Difference – Complete Guide

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. That puts Manila 4 hours behind United Arab Emirates — a difference of -4h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 5:00 AM in United Arab Emirates. Midnight in Manila is 8:00 PM in United Arab Emirates. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to United Arab Emirates time conversion table

Manila (PHT)	United Arab Emirates (GST)	Day
12:00 AM	8:00 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	2:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	3:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	5:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	8:00 AM	same day
3:00 PM	11:00 AM	same day
5:00 PM	1:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	2:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Manila to United Arab Emirates time

Scheduling a call from Manila to United Arab Emirates: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 6:00 AM in United Arab Emirates, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Manila and United Arab Emirates are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking United Arab Emirates local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -4h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -4h gap is not.
Block 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need United Arab Emirates colleagues present.

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 GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

Best time to call between Manila and United Arab Emirates

Both Manila and United Arab Emirates sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Manila and United Arab Emirates overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Manila is 4 hours behind United Arab Emirates (PHT UTC+08:00 → GST UTC+04:00). The shared working window is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and United Arab Emirates?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 4 hours behind United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00). The gap is currently -4h.

How do I convert Manila time to United Arab Emirates time?

Add -4h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 5:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

What time is it in United Arab Emirates right now?

United Arab Emirates uses GST at UTC+04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -4h offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call United Arab Emirates from Manila?

Call between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Manila or United Arab Emirates?

Manila is 4 hours behind United Arab Emirates. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 8:00 AM in United Arab Emirates.

Do Manila and United Arab Emirates use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Dubai.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–United Arab Emirates difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -4h offset between Manila and United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

Not normally. The -4h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Manila and United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates is -4h 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 United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates 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.