Jakarta to Manila
+1hJakarta
WIBSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
WIB and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the WIB (Western Indonesia Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
WIB – Western Indonesia Time
UTC+07:00Western Indonesia Time (WIB, UTC+07:00) covers Java, Sumatra and West Kalimantan, including Jakarta.
- •Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00).
- •Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
- •Jakarta is the largest city in Southeast Asia by population.
- •WIB shares the UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time.
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 Jakarta
WikipediaJakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
Indonesia has 3 time zones; Jakarta uses Western Indonesia Time (WIB).
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.
Understanding the +1h Gap: Jakarta vs Manila
Jakarta runs on Western Indonesia Time (WIB) at UTC+07:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Jakarta 1 hour ahead of Manila — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Jakarta it is 10:00 AM in Manila. Midnight in Jakarta is 1:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Jakarta to Manila time conversion table
| Jakarta (WIB) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Jakarta to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Jakarta to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Jakarta lands at 11:00 AM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Jakarta and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WIB time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Jakarta is 9:00 PM in Manila makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WIB" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WIB as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Jakarta and need Manila colleagues present.
About WIB (Western Indonesia Time)
Western Indonesia Time (WIB, Waktu Indonesia Barat) is one of Indonesia's three time zones, fixed at UTC+07:00 all year. It covers Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan and the provinces around them — home to Jakarta, the country's capital and largest city, plus Surabaya and Bandung. Indonesia does not observe daylight saving time, so WIB never shifts. WIB shares its UTC+07:00 offset with Indochina Time (ICT) and Christmas Island Time, but is a distinct zone covering the western half of the Indonesian archipelago. The country's other zones are WITA (UTC+08:00) in the centre and WIT (UTC+09:00) in the east.
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 Jakarta and Manila
Both Jakarta and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WIB, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Jakarta and Manila share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM WIB), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Jakarta is 1 hour ahead of Manila (WIB UTC+07:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM WIB. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Manila?
Jakarta (WIB, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Jakarta time to Manila time?
Add +1h to Jakarta local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Jakarta is 10:00 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 +1h offset from Jakarta.
What is the best time to call Manila from Jakarta?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM WIB — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Jakarta or Manila?
Jakarta is 1 hour ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Jakarta it is 1:00 PM in Manila.
Do Jakarta and Manila use different time zones?
Jakarta (Indonesia) uses WIB at UTC+07:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Jakarta and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Jakarta–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Jakarta and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Jakarta's time zone?
WIB also covers Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Palembang.
Which countries use WIB, Jakarta's zone?
WIB is used in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan).
Is there a day difference between Jakarta and Manila?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Jakarta and Manila?
Manila is +1h from Jakarta.
What timezone is Jakarta in?
Jakarta operates on Western Indonesia Time (WIB), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy, Jakarta's IDX is a key emerging market exchange.
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 Jakarta?
Standard business hours in Jakarta are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB.
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 Jakarta and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Jakarta works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM WIB and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Jakarta and Manila?
Jakarta uses IDR (Rp) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Jakarta and Manila compare in size?
Jakarta has a population of approximately 10.5 million (metro: 34.5 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Jakarta and Manila?
Jakarta is known for Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Old Town (Kota Tua). Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Jakarta and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Jakarta has the IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use WIB (Western Indonesia Time)?
WIB is used in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, West Kalimantan).
Does WIB observe daylight saving time?
No, WIB does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about WIB?
Indonesia spans three time zones: WIB (UTC+07:00), WITA (UTC+08:00) and WIT (UTC+09:00). Indonesia has not observed daylight saving time since 1964.
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 Jakarta, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Jakarta (WIB), it is +1h later in Manila (PHT).
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