Does it handle Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, the tool automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time based on the specific date you select, ensuring accurate conversions year-round.

Can I add multiple cities?

Yes, you can add as many cities as you need to the dashboard to compare times across your entire global network simultaneously.

Nigeria to Manila

+7h

Nigeria

WATSOURCE

UTC+01:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Manila

PHT

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH07

MM00

19:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Nigeria

Manila

12:00 AM

7:00 AM

2:00 AM

9:00 AM

4:00 AM

11:00 AM

6:00 AM

1:00 PM

8:00 AM

3:00 PM

10:00 AM

5:00 PM

12:00 PM

7:00 PM

2:00 PM

9:00 PM

4:00 PM

11:00 PM

6:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

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

WAT and PHT on the World Map

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

WAT Zone

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PHT Zone

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WAT – West Africa Time

UTC+01:00

West Africa Time (WAT) is the time zone for West and Central Africa, 1 hour ahead of UTC.

Countries in WAT

NigeriaCameroonChadCongoAngolaNigerGabonEquatorial Guinea

Major Cities in WAT

LagosAbujaDoualaYaoundéLuandaKinshasaBrazzaville

Key Facts about WAT

•Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa.
•WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).
•Nigeria does not observe daylight saving time.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+01:00 year-round

Learn more about WAT 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: Nigeria and Manila

Nigeria runs on West Africa Time (WAT) at UTC+01:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Nigeria 7 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.

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

Nigeria to Manila time conversion table

Nigeria (WAT)	Manila (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	7:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	10:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	12:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Nigeria to Manila time

Scheduling a call from Nigeria to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Nigeria lands at 5:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Nigeria and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Nigeria viewers need 4:00 PM in Manila to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 PM if the event is anchored to Nigeria.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM WAT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Nigeria and need Manila colleagues present.

About WAT (West Africa Time)

West Africa Time (WAT) is used across much of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa. WAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Central European Time (CET).

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 Nigeria and Manila

Both Nigeria and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Nigeria and Manila overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

Nigeria is 7 hours ahead of Manila (WAT UTC+01:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM WAT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

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History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

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

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Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Nigeria and Manila?

Nigeria (WAT, UTC+01:00) is 7 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +7h.

How do I convert Nigeria time to Manila time?

Add +7h to Nigeria local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Nigeria is 4:00 PM in Manila.

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 +7h offset from Nigeria.

What is the best time to call Manila from Nigeria?

Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM WAT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Nigeria or Manila?

Nigeria is 7 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Nigeria it is 7:00 PM in Manila.

Do Nigeria and Manila use different time zones?

Nigeria (Nigeria) uses WAT at UTC+01:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Lagos and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the Nigeria–Manila difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +7h offset between Nigeria and Manila is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Nigeria's time zone?

WAT also covers Lagos, Abuja, Douala, Yaoundé, Luanda, Kinshasa, Brazzaville.

Which countries use WAT, Nigeria's zone?

WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea.

Is there a day difference between Nigeria and Manila?

Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Nigeria and Manila?

Manila is +7h from Nigeria.

What timezone is Nigeria in?

Nigeria 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 WAT (West Africa Time)?

WAT is used in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Angola, Niger, and 2 more countries.

Does WAT observe daylight saving time?

No, WAT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+01:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about WAT?

Lagos, Nigeria is the most populous city in Africa. WAT is the same offset as CET (UTC+01:00).

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.