Manila to Singapore
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SGTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and SGT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and SGT (Singapore 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.
SGT – Singapore Standard Time
UTC+08:00Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
- •Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
- •The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.
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 Singapore
WikipediaSingapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.
Time Conversion Guide: Manila to Singapore
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Manila no time difference Singapore — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 9:00 AM in Singapore. Midnight in Manila is 12:00 AM in Singapore. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Singapore time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Singapore (SGT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to Singapore time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Singapore: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 10:00 AM in Singapore, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Singapore are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Manila is 8:00 PM in Singapore 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 +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Singapore 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 SGT (Singapore Standard Time)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.
Best time to call between Manila and Singapore
Both Manila and Singapore sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Singapore share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Manila is no time difference Singapore (PHT UTC+08:00 → SGT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–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 Singapore?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is no time difference Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Manila time to Singapore time?
Add +0h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 9:00 AM in Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore right now?
Singapore uses SGT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call Singapore from Manila?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Manila or Singapore?
Manila and Singapore are currently on the same clock.
Do Manila and Singapore use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Singapore.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Singapore difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Manila and Singapore 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.
What is the time difference between Manila and Singapore?
Singapore is +0h 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 Singapore in?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
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 Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Singapore?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT (+0h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Singapore?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Singapore uses SGD (S$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Singapore compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Singapore has approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Singapore?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Singapore is famous for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion.
Do Manila and Singapore have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange). The +0h 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 SGT timezone?
Major cities in the SGT timezone include Singapore.
What is the UTC offset for SGT?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the SGT timezone?
Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Singapore?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is +0h later in Singapore (SGT).
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