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How many timezones are there in the world?

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What is the International Date Line?

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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).

Manila to NST

-11h 30m

Manila

PHTSOURCE

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

NST

UTC-02:30☀ DST active

HH12

MM30

00:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Manila

NST

12:00 AM

1:30 PM-1

2:00 AM

3:30 PM-1

4:00 AM

5:30 PM-1

6:00 AM

7:30 PM-1

8:00 AM

9:30 PM-1

10:00 AM

11:30 PM-1

12:00 PM

1:30 AM

2:00 PM

3:30 AM

4:00 PM

5:30 AM

6:00 PM

7:30 AM

8:00 PM

9:30 AM

10:00 PM

11:30 AM

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

PHT and NST on the World Map

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

PHT Zone

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NST 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

NST – Newfoundland Standard Time

UTC-03:30

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in NST

Canada (Newfoundland)

Major Cities in NST

St. John'sCorner BrookMount Pearl

Key Facts about NST

•NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
•Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
•St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to NDT

Learn more about NST 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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Everything You Need to Know About Manila and NST Time

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. That puts Manila 11 hours 30 minutes behind NST — a difference of -11h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 9:30 PM in NST on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 12:30 PM in NST. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to NST time conversion table

Manila (PHT)	NST (NST)	Day
12:00 AM	12:30 PM	previous day
6:00 AM	6:30 PM	previous day
7:00 AM	7:30 PM	previous day
8:00 AM	8:30 PM	previous day
9:00 AM	9:30 PM	previous day
12:00 PM	12:30 AM	same day
3:00 PM	3:30 AM	same day
5:00 PM	5:30 AM	same day
6:00 PM	6:30 AM	same day
9:00 PM	9:30 AM	same day

Why people convert Manila to NST time

Scheduling a call from Manila to NST: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 10:30 PM in NST the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a -11h 30m gap: Manila and NST 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 NST is 9:30 PM in Manila.
Coordinating a Manila-based team with NST 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 PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -11h 30m gap is not.
With a -11h 30m gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week NST does.

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 NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)

Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.

Best time to call between Manila and NST

With a -11h 30m offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NST opens at 9:00 AM NST, which is 9:30 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Manila and NST have no shared working hours because of the -11h 30m gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Manila is 11 hours 30 minutes behind NST (PHT UTC+08:00 → NST UTC-03:30). 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

Manila

Does not observe DST

NST

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and NST?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 11 hours 30 minutes behind NST (NST, UTC-03:30). The gap is currently -11h 30m.

How do I convert Manila time to NST time?

Add -11h 30m to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 9:30 PM in NST (previous day).

What time is it in NST right now?

NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -11h 30m offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call NST from Manila?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the -11h 30m gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 1:30 AM in NST.

Which is behind, Manila or NST?

Manila is 11 hours 30 minutes behind NST. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 12:30 AM in NST.

Do Manila and NST use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while NST uses NST at UTC-03:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/St_Johns.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–NST difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -11h 30m offset between Manila and NST 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 NST?

Not normally. The -11h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Manila and NST?

NST is -11h 30m 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 NST in?

NST 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.