Manila to Lisbon
-7hManila
PHTSOURCELisbon
WESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and WEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and WEST (Western European 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.
WET – Western European Time
UTC+00:00Western European Time (WET) is the time zone for Portugal, Morocco, and the Canary Islands, same as UTC+00:00.
- •Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone.
- •The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
- •WET is identical to GMT and UTC+00:00.
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.
About Lisbon
WikipediaLisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
Lisbon has 300 days of sunshine per year and is a major startup hub in Europe.
Comparing Time Zones: Manila and Lisbon
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Lisbon runs on Western European Summer Time (WEST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Manila 7 hours behind Lisbon — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 2:00 AM in Lisbon. Midnight in Manila is 5:00 PM in Lisbon.Lisbon observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Manila to Lisbon time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Lisbon (WEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Lisbon time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Lisbon: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 3:00 AM in Lisbon, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Lisbon are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Lisbon local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Lisbon colleagues present.
- Lisbon: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
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 WET (Western European Time)
Western European Time (WET) is used in Portugal, the Canary Islands (Spain), Morocco, and several other locations. It is equivalent to GMT/UTC. During summer, Portugal and the Canary Islands switch to WEST (Western European Summer Time, UTC+01:00).
Best time to call between Manila and Lisbon
Both Manila and Lisbon sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Lisbon overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Manila is 7 hours behind Lisbon (PHT UTC+08:00 → WEST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Manila
Does not observe DST
Lisbon
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Lisbon?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind Lisbon (WEST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Manila time to Lisbon time?
Add -7h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 2:00 AM in Lisbon.
What time is it in Lisbon right now?
Lisbon uses WEST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Lisbon from Manila?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Manila or Lisbon?
Manila is 7 hours behind Lisbon. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 5:00 AM in Lisbon.
Do Manila and Lisbon use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Lisbon (Portugal) uses WEST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Europe/Lisbon.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Lisbon difference?
Yes at the moment: Lisbon is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the -7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
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 Lisbon?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Manila and Lisbon?
Lisbon is -7h 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 Lisbon in?
Lisbon operates on Western European Time (WET/WEST), same as London. As Portugal's capital and an emerging tech hub, Lisbon bridges European and Atlantic time zones.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What are the business hours in Lisbon?
Standard business hours in Lisbon are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Lisbon?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Lisbon works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM WET (-7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Lisbon?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Lisbon uses EUR (€). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Lisbon compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Lisbon has approximately 545,000 (metro: 2.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Lisbon?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Lisbon is famous for Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle.
Do Manila and Lisbon have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Lisbon has the Euronext Lisbon. The -7h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 WET timezone?
Major cities in the WET timezone include Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Las Palmas, Funchal, Rabat.
What is the UTC offset for WET?
Western European Time (WET) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to WEST.
What should I know about the WET timezone?
Portugal is the only mainland European country in the WET time zone. The Canary Islands are on WET despite being part of Spain (which uses CET).
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Lisbon?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -7h later in Lisbon (WET).
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