Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

IST to Manila

+2h 30m

IST

ISTSOURCE

UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Manila

PHT

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH02

MM30

14:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

IST

Manila

12:00 AM

2:30 AM

2:00 AM

4:30 AM

4:00 AM

6:30 AM

6:00 AM

8:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:30 AM

10:00 AM

12:30 PM

12:00 PM

2:30 PM

2:00 PM

4:30 PM

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

6:00 PM

8:30 PM

8:00 PM

10:30 PM

10:00 PM

12:30 AM+1

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

IST and PHT on the World Map

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

IST Zone

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PHT Zone

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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

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

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: IST to Manila

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

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IST it is 11:30 AM in Manila. Midnight in IST is 2:30 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

IST to Manila time conversion table

IST (IST)	Manila (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	2:30 AM	same day
6:00 AM	8:30 AM	same day
7:00 AM	9:30 AM	same day
8:00 AM	10:30 AM	same day
9:00 AM	11:30 AM	same day
12:00 PM	2:30 PM	same day
3:00 PM	5:30 PM	same day
5:00 PM	7:30 PM	same day
6:00 PM	8:30 PM	same day
9:00 PM	11:30 PM	same day

Why people convert IST to Manila time

Scheduling a call from IST to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in IST lands at 12:30 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both IST and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST time (11:30 AM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in IST is 10:30 PM in Manila makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 30m gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from IST and need Manila colleagues present.

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.

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 IST and Manila

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

Business hours overlap

IST and Manila share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Manila (IST UTC+05:30 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST. 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 IST and Manila?

IST (IST, UTC+05:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +2h 30m.

How do I convert IST time to Manila time?

Add +2h 30m to IST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IST is 11:30 AM 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 +2h 30m offset from IST.

What is the best time to call Manila from IST?

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

Which is ahead, IST or Manila?

IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in IST it is 2:30 PM in Manila.

Do IST and Manila use different time zones?

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

Does daylight saving time affect the IST–Manila difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 30m offset between IST and Manila is fixed all year.

Which other cities share IST's time zone?

IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.

Which countries use IST, IST's zone?

IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.

Is there a day difference between IST and Manila?

Not normally. The +2h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between IST and Manila?

Manila is +2h 30m from IST.

What timezone is IST in?

IST 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 IST (India Standard Time)?

IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.

Does IST observe daylight saving time?

No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.

What are some interesting 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.

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.