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 Sri Lanka

-2h 30m

Manila

PHTSOURCE

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Sri Lanka

IST

UTC+05:30

HH09

MM30

09:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Manila

Sri Lanka

12:00 AM

9:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

11:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

1:30 AM

6:00 AM

3:30 AM

8:00 AM

5:30 AM

10:00 AM

7:30 AM

12:00 PM

9:30 AM

2:00 PM

11:30 AM

4:00 PM

1:30 PM

6:00 PM

3:30 PM

8:00 PM

5:30 PM

10:00 PM

7:30 PM

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

PHT and IST on the World Map

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

PHT Zone

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IST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

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

IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST

IndiaSri Lanka

Major Cities in IST

MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat

Key Facts about IST

•India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
•India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
•IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
•IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
•The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round

Learn more about IST 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.

Learn more about PHT timezone →

Time Conversion Guide: Manila to Sri Lanka

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Sri Lanka runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts Manila 2 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka — a difference of -2h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 6:30 AM in Sri Lanka. Midnight in Manila is 9:30 PM in Sri Lanka. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to Sri Lanka time conversion table

Manila (PHT)	Sri Lanka (IST)	Day
12:00 AM	9:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	3:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	4:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	5:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	6:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	9:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	12:30 PM	same day
5:00 PM	2:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	3:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	6:30 PM	same day

Why people convert Manila to Sri Lanka time

Scheduling a call from Manila to Sri Lanka: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 7:30 AM in Sri Lanka, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Sri Lanka are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Manila viewers need 6:30 AM in Sri Lanka to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:30 AM if the event is anchored to Manila.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -2h 30m gap is not.
Block 11:30 AM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Sri Lanka 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 IST (India Standard Time)

India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.

Best time to call between Manila and Sri Lanka

Both Manila and Sri Lanka sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:30 AM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Manila and Sri Lanka share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:30 AM–5:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Manila is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka (PHT UTC+08:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 11:30 AM–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 Sri Lanka?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently -2h 30m.

How do I convert Manila time to Sri Lanka time?

Add -2h 30m to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 6:30 AM in Sri Lanka.

What time is it in Sri Lanka right now?

Sri Lanka uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h 30m offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call Sri Lanka from Manila?

Call between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Manila or Sri Lanka?

Manila is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Sri Lanka. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 9:30 AM in Sri Lanka.

Do Manila and Sri Lanka use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Colombo.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Sri Lanka difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 30m offset between Manila and Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

Not normally. The -2h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Manila and Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka is -2h 30m 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 Sri Lanka in?

Sri Lanka 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.