Manila to Seoul
+1hManila
PHTSOURCESeoul
KSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and KST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and KST (Korea 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.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
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 Seoul
WikipediaSeoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, same as Japan. As a global tech and entertainment hub, Seoul coordinates with East Asian markets.
Seoul has the fastest average internet speed in the world.
Manila vs Seoul: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Seoul runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Manila 1 hour ahead of Seoul — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 10:00 AM in Seoul. Midnight in Manila is 1:00 AM in Seoul. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Seoul time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Seoul (KST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Seoul time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Seoul: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 11:00 AM in Seoul, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Seoul are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PHT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Seoul local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +1h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Seoul 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 KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
Best time to call between Manila and Seoul
Both Manila and Seoul sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Seoul share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Manila is 1 hour ahead of Seoul (PHT UTC+08:00 → KST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 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 Seoul?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 1 hour ahead of Seoul (KST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Manila time to Seoul time?
Add +1h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 10:00 AM in Seoul.
What time is it in Seoul right now?
Seoul uses KST at UTC+09:00. 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 Seoul from Manila?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM PHT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Manila or Seoul?
Manila is 1 hour ahead of Seoul. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 1:00 PM in Seoul.
Do Manila and Seoul use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Seoul (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Seoul.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Seoul difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Manila and Seoul 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 Seoul?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Manila and Seoul?
Seoul 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 Seoul in?
Seoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, same as Japan. As a global tech and entertainment hub, Seoul coordinates with East Asian markets.
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 Seoul?
Standard business hours in Seoul are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM KST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Seoul?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Seoul works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM KST (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Seoul?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Seoul uses KRW (₩). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Seoul compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Seoul has approximately 9.7 million (metro: 25.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Seoul?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Seoul is famous for Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village.
Do Manila and Seoul have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Seoul has the KRX (Korea Exchange). 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 KST timezone?
Major cities in the KST timezone include Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
What is the UTC offset for KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the KST timezone?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Seoul?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is +1h later in Seoul (KST).
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