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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?

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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).

São Paulo to Manila

+11h

São Paulo

BRTSOURCE

Brazil · UTC-03:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Manila

PHT

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH11

MM00

23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

São Paulo

Manila

12:00 AM

11:00 AM

2:00 AM

1:00 PM

4:00 AM

3:00 PM

6:00 AM

5:00 PM

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

10:00 AM

9:00 PM

12:00 PM

11:00 PM

2:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

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

BRT and PHT on the World Map

The map below highlights the BRT (Brasilia Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.

BRT Zone

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PHT Zone

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BRT – Brasilia Time

UTC-03:00

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the time zone for eastern Brazil, 3 hours behind UTC.

Countries in BRT

Brazil (eastern)

Major Cities in BRT

São PauloRio de JaneiroBrasíliaBelo HorizonteSalvadorFortalezaRecifeCuritiba

Key Facts about BRT

•Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019.
•São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.
•BRT is 2 hours ahead of EST.
•Brazil spans four different time zones.
•The B3 stock exchange in São Paulo operates on BRT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC-03:00 year-round

Learn more about BRT on Wikipedia

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

About São Paulo

Wikipedia

São Paulo operates on Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. As South America's largest financial center, São Paulo's B3 exchange is the Americas' second-largest.

Population:12.4 million

Metro:22.4 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT

Currency:BRL (R$)

Stock Exchange:B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão)

Key Landmarks

Paulista AvenueIbirapuera ParkSão Paulo CathedralMASPPinacoteca

Did You Know?

The city has more helicopters than any other city in the world due to traffic congestion.

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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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Everything You Need to Know About São Paulo and Manila Time

São Paulo runs on Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) at UTC-03:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts São Paulo 11 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in São Paulo it is 8:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in São Paulo is 11:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

São Paulo to Manila time conversion table

São Paulo (BRT)	Manila (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day

Why people convert São Paulo to Manila time

Scheduling a call from São Paulo to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in São Paulo lands at 9:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +11h gap: São Paulo 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 8:00 PM in São Paulo.
Coordinating a São Paulo-based team with Manila contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BRT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week São Paulo takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.

About BRT (Brasilia Time)

Brasilia Time (BRT) is the standard time in the most populous regions of Brazil, including São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and the capital Brasília. Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019, so BRT is now observed year-round in these regions. Brazil spans four time zones in total.

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 São Paulo and Manila

With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 8:00 PM in São Paulo, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

São Paulo and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

São Paulo is 11 hours ahead of Manila (BRT UTC-03:00 → 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.

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

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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 São Paulo and Manila?

São Paulo (BRT, UTC-03:00) is 11 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +11h.

How do I convert São Paulo time to Manila time?

Add +11h to São Paulo local time. For example, 9:00 AM in São Paulo is 8:00 PM in Manila.

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 +11h offset from São Paulo.

What is the best time to call Manila from São Paulo?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in São Paulo, which is 12:00 AM in Manila.

Which is ahead, São Paulo or Manila?

São Paulo is 11 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in São Paulo it is 11:00 PM in Manila.

Do São Paulo and Manila use different time zones?

São Paulo (Brazil) uses BRT at UTC-03:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Sao_Paulo and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the São Paulo–Manila difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +11h offset between São Paulo and Manila is fixed all year.

Which other cities share São Paulo's time zone?

BRT also covers São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Belo Horizonte, Salvador, Fortaleza, Recife, Curitiba.

Which countries use BRT, São Paulo's zone?

BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).

Is there a day difference between São Paulo and Manila?

Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between São Paulo and Manila?

Manila is +11h from São Paulo.

What timezone is São Paulo in?

São Paulo operates on Brasília Time (BRT), UTC-3. As South America's largest financial center, São Paulo's B3 exchange is the Americas' second-largest.

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 São Paulo?

Standard business hours in São Paulo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT.

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 São Paulo and Manila?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. São Paulo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM BRT and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+11h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in São Paulo and Manila?

São Paulo uses BRL (R$) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do São Paulo and Manila compare in size?

São Paulo has a population of approximately 12.4 million (metro: 22.4 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).

What are the major landmarks in São Paulo and Manila?

São Paulo is known for Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo Cathedral. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.

Do São Paulo and Manila have stock exchanges?

Yes. São Paulo has the B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +11h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.

Which countries use BRT (Brasilia Time)?

BRT is used in Brazil (eastern).

Does BRT observe daylight saving time?

No, BRT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC-03:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about BRT?

Brazil abolished daylight saving time in 2019. São Paulo is the largest city in the Southern Hemisphere.

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.