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Manila to Kenya

-5h

Manila

PHTSOURCE
Philippines · UTC+08:00
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Kenya

EAT
UTC+03:00
HH07
:
MM00
  
07:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Manila
Kenya
12:00 AM
7:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
9:00 PM-1
4:00 AM
11:00 PM-1
6:00 AM
1:00 AM
8:00 AM
3:00 AM
10:00 AM
5:00 AM
12:00 PM
7:00 AM
2:00 PM
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
11:00 AM
6:00 PM
1:00 PM
8:00 PM
3:00 PM
10:00 PM
5:00 PM

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

PHT and EAT on the World Map

The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and EAT (East Africa Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PHTEATManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityNairobiAddis AbabaDar es SalaamKampala
PHT Zone
→
EAT Zone

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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

EAT – East Africa Time

UTC+03:00

East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in EAT
KenyaEthiopiaTanzaniaUgandaSomaliaMadagascarEritreaDjibouti
Major Cities in EAT
NairobiAddis AbabaDar es SalaamKampalaMogadishuAntananarivo
Key Facts about EAT
  • •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
  • •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
  • •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+03:00 year-round
Learn more about EAT 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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Manila vs Kenya: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Kenya runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. That puts Manila 5 hours behind Kenya — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 4:00 AM in Kenya. Midnight in Manila is 7:00 PM in Kenya. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to Kenya time conversion table

Manila (PHT)Kenya (EAT)Day
12:00 AM7:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM1:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM2:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM3:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM4:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM7:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM10:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM12:00 PMsame day
6:00 PM1:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM4:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Manila to Kenya time

  • Scheduling a call from Manila to Kenya: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 5:00 AM in Kenya, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Kenya are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
  • Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 3:00 PM in Kenya 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 -5h gap is not.
  • Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Kenya colleagues present.

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 EAT (East Africa Time)

East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).

Best time to call between Manila and Kenya

Both Manila and Kenya sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Manila and Kenya overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Manila is 5 hours behind Kenya (PHT UTC+08:00 → EAT UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and Kenya?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 5 hours behind Kenya (EAT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -5h.

How do I convert Manila time to Kenya time?

Add -5h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 4:00 AM in Kenya.

What time is it in Kenya right now?

Kenya uses EAT at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call Kenya from Manila?

Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Manila or Kenya?

Manila is 5 hours behind Kenya. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 7:00 AM in Kenya.

Do Manila and Kenya use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Kenya (Kenya) uses EAT at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Africa/Nairobi.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Kenya difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between Manila and Kenya is fixed all year.

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 Kenya?

Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Manila and Kenya?

Kenya is -5h 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 Kenya in?

Kenya operates on its local timezone.

What are the business hours in Manila?

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

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 EAT timezone?

Major cities in the EAT timezone include Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.

What is the UTC offset for EAT?

East Africa Time (EAT) is at UTC+03:00.

What should I know about the EAT timezone?

Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.

When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Kenya?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -5h later in Kenya (EAT).