Los Angeles to Manila
+15hLos Angeles
PDTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PDT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PDT (Pacific Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
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.
Los Angeles vs Manila: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Los Angeles 15 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles it is 12:00 AM in Manila on the next day. Midnight in Los Angeles is 3:00 PM in Manila.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Los Angeles to Manila time conversion table
| Los Angeles (PDT) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 12:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Los Angeles to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Los Angeles to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Los Angeles lands at 1:00 AM in Manila the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +15h gap: Los Angeles and Manila have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Manila is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles.
- Coordinating a Los Angeles-based team with Manila contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +15h gap is not.
- With a +15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Los Angeles takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +15h gap.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
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 Los Angeles and Manila
With a +15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 12:00 AM in Los Angeles, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Los Angeles and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Los Angeles is 15 hours ahead of Manila (PDT UTC-07:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Manila
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00) is 15 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +15h.
How do I convert Los Angeles time to Manila time?
Add +15h to Los Angeles local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 AM in Manila (next day).
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 +15h offset from Los Angeles.
What is the best time to call Manila from Los Angeles?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Los Angeles, which is 4:00 AM in Manila.
Which is ahead, Los Angeles or Manila?
Los Angeles is 15 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Los Angeles it is 3:00 AM in Manila.
Do Los Angeles and Manila use different time zones?
Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Los_Angeles and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Los Angeles–Manila difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the +15h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Los Angeles's time zone?
PDT also covers Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento and 2 more.
Which countries use PDT, Los Angeles's zone?
PDT is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Is there a day difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
Sometimes. The +15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Los Angeles already falls on the next day in Manila.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
Manila is +15h from Los Angeles.
What timezone is Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 Los Angeles and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Los Angeles and Manila?
Los Angeles uses USD ($) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Los Angeles and Manila compare in size?
Los Angeles has a population of approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Los Angeles and Manila?
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Los Angeles and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +15h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use PST (Pacific Standard Time)?
PST is used in United States (Pacific), Canada (British Columbia), Mexico (Baja California).
Does PST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, PST switches to PDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about PST?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
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 Los Angeles, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Los Angeles (PST), it is +15h later in Manila (PHT).
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