Seoul to Manila
-1hSeoul
KSTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
KST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the KST (Korea Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
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 Seoul
WikipediaSeoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, same as Japan. As a global tech and entertainment hub, Seoul coordinates with East Asian markets.
Seoul has the fastest average internet speed in the world.
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: Seoul vs Manila
Seoul runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Seoul 1 hour behind Manila — a difference of -1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Seoul it is 8:00 AM in Manila. Midnight in Seoul is 11:00 PM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Seoul to Manila time conversion table
| Seoul (KST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Seoul to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Seoul to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Seoul lands at 9:00 AM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Seoul and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST time (9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Seoul-based team with Manila contacts: quoting times in the other side's local clock — not your own — removes the single biggest source of missed meetings.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM KST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -1h gap is not.
- Block 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Seoul and need Manila colleagues present.
About KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
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 Seoul and Manila
Both Seoul and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST, which is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Seoul and Manila share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Seoul is 1 hour behind Manila (KST UTC+09:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Seoul and Manila?
Seoul (KST, UTC+09:00) is 1 hour behind Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently -1h.
How do I convert Seoul time to Manila time?
Add -1h to Seoul local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Seoul is 8:00 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 Seoul.
What is the best time to call Manila from Seoul?
Call between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM KST — that maps to 9:00 AM–4:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Seoul or Manila?
Seoul is 1 hour behind Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Seoul it is 11:00 AM in Manila.
Do Seoul and Manila use different time zones?
Seoul (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Seoul and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Seoul–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -1h offset between Seoul and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Seoul's time zone?
KST also covers Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
Which countries use KST, Seoul's zone?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Is there a day difference between Seoul and Manila?
Not normally. The -1h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Seoul and Manila?
Manila is -1h from Seoul.
What timezone is Seoul in?
Seoul operates on Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+9, same as Japan. As a global tech and entertainment hub, Seoul coordinates with East Asian markets.
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 Seoul?
Standard business hours in Seoul are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM KST.
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 Seoul and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Seoul works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM KST 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 Seoul and Manila?
Seoul uses KRW (₩) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Seoul and Manila compare in size?
Seoul has a population of approximately 9.7 million (metro: 25.5 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Seoul and Manila?
Seoul is known for Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Seoul and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Seoul has the KRX (Korea Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The -1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use KST (Korea Standard Time)?
KST is used in South Korea, North Korea.
Does KST observe daylight saving time?
No, KST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+09:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about KST?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
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 Seoul, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Seoul (KST), it is -1h later in Manila (PHT).
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