London to Manila
+7hLondon
BSTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
BST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the BST (Greenwich Mean Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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 London
WikipediaLondon, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside the Elizabeth Tower, not the tower itself.
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: London to Manila
London runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts London 7 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in London it is 4:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in London is 7:00 AM in Manila.London observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
London to Manila time conversion table
| London (BST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert London to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from London to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in London lands at 5:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both London and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BST time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in London is 3:00 AM in Manila makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM BST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from London and need Manila colleagues present.
- London: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h gap.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
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 London and Manila
Both London and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
London and Manila overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
London is 7 hours ahead of Manila (BST UTC+01:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
London
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Manila
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between London and Manila?
London (BST, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert London time to Manila time?
Add +7h to London local time. For example, 9:00 AM in London is 4:00 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 +7h offset from London.
What is the best time to call Manila from London?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM BST — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, London or Manila?
London is 7 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in London it is 7:00 PM in Manila.
Do London and Manila use different time zones?
London (UK) uses BST at UTC+01:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the London–Manila difference?
Yes at the moment: London is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the +7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share London's time zone?
BST also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use BST, London's zone?
BST is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between London and Manila?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between London and Manila?
Manila is +7h from London.
What timezone is London in?
London, where Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) originates, is the world's leading financial center alongside New York. The city bridges European and American business hours.
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 London?
Standard business hours in London are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT.
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 London and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. London works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM GMT and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in London and Manila?
London uses GBP (£) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do London and Manila compare in size?
London has a population of approximately 8.8 million (metro: 14.8 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in London and Manila?
London is known for Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do London and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. London has the LSE (London Stock Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
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 London, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in London (GMT), it is +7h later in Manila (PHT).
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