EDT to Manila
+12hEDT
EDTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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 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.
EDT to Manila Time Difference – Complete Guide
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts EDT 12 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 9:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in EDT is 12:00 PM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
EDT to Manila time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert EDT to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 10:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +12h gap: EDT 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 9:00 PM in EDT.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in EDT is 8:00 AM in Manila makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +12h gap is not.
- With a +12h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week EDT takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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 EDT and Manila
With a +12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 9:00 PM in EDT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
EDT is 12 hours ahead of Manila (EDT UTC-04:00 → 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
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Manila
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Manila?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 12 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +12h.
How do I convert EDT time to Manila time?
Add +12h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 9:00 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 +12h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call Manila from EDT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in EDT, which is 1:00 AM in Manila.
Which is ahead, EDT or Manila?
EDT is 12 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in EDT it is 12:00 AM in Manila.
Do EDT and Manila use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +12h offset between EDT and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Is there a day difference between EDT and Manila?
Sometimes. The +12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in EDT already falls on the next day in Manila.
What is the time difference between EDT and Manila?
Manila is +12h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
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 Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
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 EDT, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is +12h later in Manila (PHT).
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