Manila to EDT
-12hManila
PHTSOURCEEDT
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Manila and EDT
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. That puts Manila 12 hours behind EDT — a difference of -12h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 9:00 PM in EDT on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 12:00 PM in EDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to EDT time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | EDT (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to EDT time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to EDT: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 10:00 PM in EDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -12h gap: Manila and EDT 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 EDT is 9:00 PM in Manila.
- Watching a live event or market open: Manila viewers need 9:00 PM in EDT to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 PM if the event is anchored to Manila.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" 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 Manila takes the early slot, the next week EDT does.
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.
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.
Best time to call between Manila and EDT
With a -12h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. EDT opens at 9:00 AM EDT, which is 9:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Manila and EDT have no shared working hours because of the -12h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Manila is 12 hours behind EDT (PHT UTC+08:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). 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
Manila
Does not observe DST
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and EDT?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 12 hours behind EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently -12h.
How do I convert Manila time to EDT time?
Add -12h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 9:00 PM in EDT (previous day).
What time is it in EDT right now?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -12h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call EDT from Manila?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -12h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 1:00 AM in EDT.
Which is behind, Manila or EDT?
Manila is 12 hours behind EDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 12:00 AM in EDT.
Do Manila and EDT use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/New_York.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–EDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -12h offset between Manila and EDT is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Manila's time zone?
PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.
Which countries use PHT, Manila's zone?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Is there a day difference between Manila and EDT?
Sometimes. The -12h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in EDT.
What is the time difference between Manila and EDT?
EDT is -12h from Manila.
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 timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?
PHT is used in Philippines.
Does PHT observe daylight saving time?
No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the EDT timezone?
Major cities in the EDT timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EDT?
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EST.
What should I know about the EDT timezone?
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).
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in EDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -12h later in EDT (EDT).
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