Sydney to Manila
-2hSydney
AESTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AEST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AEST – Australian Eastern Standard Time
UTC+10:00Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) covers eastern Australia, 10 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round.
- •Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) in summer.
- •The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) operates on AEST/AEDT.
- •AEST is 15 hours ahead of EST during winter.
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 Sydney
WikipediaSydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
Sydney is one of the first major cities to welcome the New Year.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Sydney to Manila
Sydney runs on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) at UTC+10:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Sydney 2 hours behind Manila — a difference of -2h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Sydney it is 7:00 AM in Manila. Midnight in Sydney is 10:00 PM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Sydney to Manila time conversion table
| Sydney (AEST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 10:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Sydney to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Sydney to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Sydney lands at 8:00 AM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Sydney and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST time (9:00 AM–3:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 6 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Manila local time against Sydney keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -2h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AEST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h gap is not.
- Block 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Sydney and need Manila colleagues present.
- Sydney: Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the -2h gap.
About AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is used in the eastern states of Australia including New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and the ACT. During summer (October to April), NSW, VIC, TAS, and ACT switch to Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT, UTC+11:00), while Queensland remains on AEST year-round.
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 Sydney and Manila
Both Sydney and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST, which is 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 6 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Sydney and Manila share 6 hours of working-hours overlap (11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Sydney is 2 hours behind Manila (AEST UTC+10:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 11:00 AM–5:00 PM AEST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Sydney
❄ Currently in Standard Time
Standard: UTC+10:00 · DST: UTC+11:00
Clocks spring forward on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Manila
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Sydney and Manila?
Sydney (AEST, UTC+10:00) is 2 hours behind Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -2h.
How do I convert Sydney time to Manila time?
Add -2h to Sydney local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Sydney is 7:00 AM 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 -2h offset from Sydney.
What is the best time to call Manila from Sydney?
Call between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM AEST — that maps to 9:00 AM–3:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Sydney or Manila?
Sydney is 2 hours behind Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Sydney it is 10:00 AM in Manila.
Do Sydney and Manila use different time zones?
Sydney (Australia) uses AEST at UTC+10:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Australia/Sydney and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Sydney–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h offset between Sydney and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Sydney's time zone?
AEST also covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Gold Coast.
Which countries use AEST, Sydney's zone?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Is there a day difference between Sydney and Manila?
Not normally. The -2h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Manila?
Manila is -2h from Sydney.
What timezone is Sydney in?
Sydney operates on Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT). As Australia's financial capital, Sydney opens global markets at the start of the business day.
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 Sydney?
Standard business hours in Sydney are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST.
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 Sydney and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Sydney works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AEST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (-2h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Sydney and Manila?
Sydney uses AUD (A$) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Sydney and Manila compare in size?
Sydney has a population of approximately 5.4 million (metro: 5.4 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Sydney and Manila?
Sydney is known for Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Sydney and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Sydney has the ASX (Australian Securities Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The -2h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)?
AEST is used in Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, TAS, ACT), Papua New Guinea.
Does AEST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AEST switches to AEDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AEST?
Queensland does not observe daylight saving time, staying on AEST year-round. Sydney and Melbourne switch to AEDT (UTC+11:00) 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 Sydney, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Sydney (AEST), it is -2h later in Manila (PHT).
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