Manila to Riyadh
-5hManila
PHTSOURCERiyadh
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and AST (Arabia Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
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.
About Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
Manila to Riyadh Time Difference – Complete Guide
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Manila 5 hours behind Riyadh — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 4:00 AM in Riyadh. Midnight in Manila is 7:00 PM in Riyadh. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Riyadh time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Riyadh (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Riyadh time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Riyadh: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 5:00 AM in Riyadh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Riyadh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM AST). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Manila viewers need 4:00 AM in Riyadh to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 AM if the event is anchored to Manila.
- 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 Riyadh 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 AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
Best time to call between Manila and Riyadh
Both Manila and Riyadh 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 AST. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Riyadh 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 Riyadh (PHT UTC+08:00 → AST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Riyadh?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 5 hours behind Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert Manila time to Riyadh time?
Add -5h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 4:00 AM in Riyadh.
What time is it in Riyadh right now?
Riyadh uses AST 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 Riyadh from Manila?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Manila or Riyadh?
Manila is 5 hours behind Riyadh. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 7:00 AM in Riyadh.
Do Manila and Riyadh use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Riyadh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Riyadh difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between Manila and Riyadh 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 Riyadh?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Manila and Riyadh?
Riyadh 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 Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What are the business hours in Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Riyadh?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Riyadh works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (-5h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Riyadh?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Riyadh uses SAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Riyadh compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Riyadh has approximately 7.7 million (metro: 7.7 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Riyadh?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Riyadh is famous for Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, National Museum.
Do Manila and Riyadh have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Riyadh has the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange). The -5h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -5h later in Riyadh (AST).
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