Manila to Bangkok
-1hManila
PHTSOURCEBangkok
ICTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and ICT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and ICT (Indochina 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.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
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 Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
Comparing Time Zones: Manila and Bangkok
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Manila 1 hour behind Bangkok — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 8:00 AM in Bangkok. Midnight in Manila is 11:00 PM in Bangkok. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Bangkok time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Bangkok (ICT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Bangkok time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Bangkok: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 9:00 AM in Bangkok, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Bangkok are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 7:00 PM in Bangkok 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 -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Bangkok 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 ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
Best time to call between Manila and Bangkok
Both Manila and Bangkok sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Bangkok share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Manila is 1 hour behind Bangkok (PHT UTC+08:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Bangkok?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 1 hour behind Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Manila time to Bangkok time?
Add -1h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 8:00 AM in Bangkok.
What time is it in Bangkok right now?
Bangkok uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -1h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Bangkok from Manila?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Manila or Bangkok?
Manila is 1 hour behind Bangkok. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 11:00 AM in Bangkok.
Do Manila and Bangkok use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Bangkok.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Bangkok difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Manila and Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Manila and Bangkok?
Bangkok is -1h 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 Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
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 Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Bangkok?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT (-1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Bangkok?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Bangkok uses THB (฿). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Bangkok compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Bangkok has approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Bangkok?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Bangkok is famous for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho.
Do Manila and Bangkok have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand). The -1h 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 ICT timezone?
Major cities in the ICT timezone include Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
What is the UTC offset for ICT?
Indochina Time (ICT) is at UTC+07:00.
What should I know about the ICT timezone?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Bangkok?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -1h later in Bangkok (ICT).
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