Accra to Manila
+8hAccra
GMTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GMT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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 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 +8h Gap: Accra vs Manila
Accra runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Accra 8 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Accra it is 5:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Accra is 8:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Accra to Manila time conversion table
| Accra (GMT) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Accra to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Accra to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Accra lands at 6:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +8h gap: Accra and Manila 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 Manila is 5:00 PM in Accra.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Manila local time against Accra keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +8h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
- With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Accra takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
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 Accra and Manila
With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 5:00 PM in Accra, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Accra and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Accra is 8 hours ahead of Manila (GMT UTC+00:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Accra and Manila?
Accra (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +8h.
How do I convert Accra time to Manila time?
Add +8h to Accra local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Accra is 5:00 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 +8h offset from Accra.
What is the best time to call Manila from Accra?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Accra, which is 9:00 PM in Manila.
Which is ahead, Accra or Manila?
Accra is 8 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Accra it is 8:00 PM in Manila.
Do Accra and Manila use different time zones?
Accra (Ghana) uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Accra and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Accra–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h offset between Accra and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Accra's time zone?
GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.
Which countries use GMT, Accra's zone?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.
Is there a day difference between Accra and Manila?
Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Accra and Manila?
Manila is +8h from Accra.
What timezone is Accra in?
Accra 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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?
GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.
Does GMT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about GMT?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
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 Accra, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Accra (GMT), it is +8h later in Manila (PHT).
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