Manila to Los Angeles
-15hManila
PHTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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 Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Understanding the -15h Gap: Manila vs Los Angeles
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Manila 15 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Manila to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 7:00 PM in Los Angeles the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -15h gap: Manila and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is 6:00 PM in Manila.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -15h gap is not.
- With a -15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week Los Angeles does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Manila and Los Angeles
With a -15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 6:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Los Angeles have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Manila is 15 hours behind Los Angeles (PHT UTC+08:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Los Angeles?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 15 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert Manila time to Los Angeles time?
Add -15h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -15h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Manila?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, Manila or Los Angeles?
Manila is 15 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Do Manila and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the -15h 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 Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Manila and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -15h 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 Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Los Angeles?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Los Angeles compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Los Angeles?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Manila and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -15h 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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -15h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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