Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

United Arab Emirates to Manila

+4h

United Arab Emirates

GSTSOURCE

UTC+04:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Manila

PHT

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH04

MM00

16:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

United Arab Emirates

Manila

12:00 AM

4:00 AM

2:00 AM

6:00 AM

4:00 AM

8:00 AM

6:00 AM

10:00 AM

8:00 AM

12:00 PM

10:00 AM

2:00 PM

12:00 PM

4:00 PM

2:00 PM

6:00 PM

4:00 PM

8:00 PM

6:00 PM

10:00 PM

8:00 PM

12:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

2:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

GST and PHT on the World Map

The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GST Zone

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PHT Zone

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GST – Gulf Standard Time

UTC+04:00

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in GST

UAEOmanGeorgiaAzerbaijanMauritius

Major Cities in GST

DubaiAbu DhabiMuscatBakuTbilisi

Key Facts about GST

•Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
•GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
•The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+04:00 year-round

Learn more about GST on Wikipedia

PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key 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.
•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

About Manila

Wikipedia

Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.

Population:1.8 million

Metro:14.4 million

Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT

Currency:PHP (₱)

Stock Exchange:PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

IntramurosRizal ParkManila Ocean ParkSan Agustin ChurchManila Cathedral

Did You Know?

Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.

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Comparing Time Zones: United Arab Emirates and Manila

United Arab Emirates runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts United Arab Emirates 4 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates it is 1:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in United Arab Emirates is 4:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

United Arab Emirates to Manila time conversion table

United Arab Emirates (GST)	Manila (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	4:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	10:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	12:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	4:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day

Why people convert United Arab Emirates to Manila time

Scheduling a call from United Arab Emirates to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in United Arab Emirates lands at 2:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both United Arab Emirates and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
Coordinating a United Arab Emirates-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 GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from United Arab Emirates and need Manila colleagues present.

About GST (Gulf Standard Time)

Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.

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 United Arab Emirates and Manila

Both United Arab Emirates and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

United Arab Emirates and Manila overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

United Arab Emirates is 4 hours ahead of Manila (GST UTC+04:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and Manila?

United Arab Emirates (GST, UTC+04:00) is 4 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +4h.

How do I convert United Arab Emirates time to Manila time?

Add +4h to United Arab Emirates local time. For example, 9:00 AM in United Arab Emirates is 1:00 PM 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 +4h offset from United Arab Emirates.

What is the best time to call Manila from United Arab Emirates?

Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, United Arab Emirates or Manila?

United Arab Emirates is 4 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in United Arab Emirates it is 4:00 PM in Manila.

Do United Arab Emirates and Manila use different time zones?

United Arab Emirates (United Arab Emirates) uses GST at UTC+04:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the United Arab Emirates–Manila difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between United Arab Emirates and Manila is fixed all year.

Which other cities share United Arab Emirates's time zone?

GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.

Which countries use GST, United Arab Emirates's zone?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Is there a day difference between United Arab Emirates and Manila?

Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between United Arab Emirates and Manila?

Manila is +4h from United Arab Emirates.

What timezone is United Arab Emirates in?

United Arab Emirates operates on its local timezone.

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 Manila?

Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.

Which countries use GST (Gulf Standard Time)?

GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.

Does GST observe daylight saving time?

No, GST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+04:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about GST?

Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.

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.