Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

AKST to Manila

+17h

AKST

AKSTSOURCE

UTC-08:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Manila

PHT

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH05

MM00

(next day)05:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

AKST

Manila

12:00 AM

4:00 PM

2:00 AM

6:00 PM

4:00 AM

8:00 PM

6:00 AM

10:00 PM

8:00 AM

12:00 AM+1

10:00 AM

2:00 AM+1

12:00 PM

4:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

6:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

8:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

10:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

12:00 PM+1

10:00 PM

2:00 PM+1

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

AKST and PHT on the World Map

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

AKST Zone

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PHT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

AKST – Alaska Standard Time

UTC-09:00

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AKST

United States (Alaska)

Major Cities in AKST

AnchorageFairbanksJuneauSitkaWasilla

Key Facts about AKST

•Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
•Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
•The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to AKDT

Learn more about AKST 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.

Learn more about PHT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: AKST and Manila

AKST runs on Alaska Standard Time (AKST) at UTC-09:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts AKST 17 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +17h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in AKST it is 2:00 AM in Manila on the next day. Midnight in AKST is 5:00 PM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

AKST to Manila time conversion table

AKST (AKST)	Manila (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	11:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	12:00 AM	next day
8:00 AM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 AM	2:00 AM	next day
12:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	10:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	11:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	2:00 PM	next day

Why people convert AKST to Manila time

Scheduling a call from AKST to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in AKST lands at 3:00 AM in Manila the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +17h gap: AKST 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 2:00 AM in AKST.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Manila local time against AKST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +17h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM AKST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +17h gap is not.
With a +17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week AKST takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.

About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)

Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).

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 AKST and Manila

With a +17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 2:00 AM in AKST, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

AKST and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

AKST is 17 hours ahead of Manila (AKST UTC-09:00 → 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.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

AKST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Manila

Does not observe DST

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

🌍

How Time Zones Work

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between AKST and Manila?

AKST (AKST, UTC-09:00) is 17 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +17h.

How do I convert AKST time to Manila time?

Add +17h to AKST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in AKST is 2:00 AM in Manila (next day).

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 +17h offset from AKST.

What is the best time to call Manila from AKST?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in AKST, which is 6:00 AM in Manila.

Which is ahead, AKST or Manila?

AKST is 17 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in AKST it is 5:00 AM in Manila.

Do AKST and Manila use different time zones?

AKST uses AKST at UTC-09:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the AKST–Manila difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +17h offset between AKST and Manila is fixed all year.

Which other cities share AKST's time zone?

AKST also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.

Which countries use AKST, AKST's zone?

AKST is used in United States (Alaska).

Is there a day difference between AKST and Manila?

Sometimes. The +17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in AKST already falls on the next day in Manila.

What is the time difference between AKST and Manila?

Manila is +17h from AKST.

What timezone is AKST in?

AKST 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 AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?

AKST is used in United States (Alaska).

Does AKST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about AKST?

Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.

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.