Anchorage to Manila
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PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
AKDT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the AKDT (Alaska Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
AKST – Alaska Standard Time
UTC-09:00Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is the time zone for the state of Alaska, 9 hours behind UTC.
- •Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents.
- •Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
- •The Aleutian Islands use HAST instead of AKST.
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.
About Anchorage
WikipediaAnchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
Moose occasionally wander through the city streets.
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.
Understanding the +16h Gap: Anchorage vs Manila
Anchorage runs on Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT) at UTC-08:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Anchorage 16 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +16h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Anchorage it is 1:00 AM in Manila on the next day. Midnight in Anchorage is 4:00 PM in Manila.Anchorage observes daylight saving time while Manila does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Anchorage to Manila time conversion table
| Anchorage (AKDT) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Anchorage to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Anchorage to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Anchorage lands at 2:00 AM in Manila the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +16h gap: Anchorage and Manila 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 Manila is 1:00 AM in Anchorage.
- Coordinating a Anchorage-based team with Manila 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 AKDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +16h gap is not.
- With a +16h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Anchorage takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.
- Anchorage: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +16h gap.
About AKST (Alaska Standard Time)
Alaska Standard Time (AKST) is used in nearly all of Alaska. Due to Alaska's vast geographic size, the Aleutian Islands use Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time instead. During summer months, Alaska switches to Alaska Daylight Time (AKDT, UTC-08:00).
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 Anchorage and Manila
With a +16h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 1:00 AM in Anchorage, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Anchorage and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +16h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Anchorage is 16 hours ahead of Manila (AKDT UTC-08:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). 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
Anchorage
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-09:00 · DST: UTC-08:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Manila
Does not observe DST
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Manila?
Anchorage (AKDT, UTC-08:00) is 16 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +16h.
How do I convert Anchorage time to Manila time?
Add +16h to Anchorage local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Anchorage is 1:00 AM in Manila (next day).
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 +16h offset from Anchorage.
What is the best time to call Manila from Anchorage?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +16h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Anchorage, which is 5:00 AM in Manila.
Which is ahead, Anchorage or Manila?
Anchorage is 16 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Anchorage it is 4:00 AM in Manila.
Do Anchorage and Manila use different time zones?
Anchorage (USA) uses AKDT at UTC-08:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Anchorage and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Anchorage–Manila difference?
Yes at the moment: Anchorage is on daylight saving time and Manila is not, so the +16h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Anchorage's time zone?
AKDT also covers Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Wasilla.
Which countries use AKDT, Anchorage's zone?
AKDT is used in United States (Alaska).
Is there a day difference between Anchorage and Manila?
Sometimes. The +16h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Anchorage already falls on the next day in Manila.
What is the time difference between Anchorage and Manila?
Manila is +16h from Anchorage.
What timezone is Anchorage in?
Anchorage operates on Alaska Time (AKST/AKDT), UTC-9. As a global air cargo hub, Anchorage connects Asian and American markets via polar routes.
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 Anchorage?
Standard business hours in Anchorage are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Anchorage and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Anchorage works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AKST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+16h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Anchorage and Manila?
Anchorage uses USD ($) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Anchorage and Manila compare in size?
Anchorage has a population of approximately 287,000 (metro: 398,000), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Anchorage and Manila?
Anchorage is known for Anchorage Museum, Tony Knowles Coastal Trail, Flattop Mountain. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Anchorage and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Anchorage has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +16h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use AKST (Alaska Standard Time)?
AKST is used in United States (Alaska).
Does AKST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, AKST switches to AKDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about AKST?
Alaska is the largest US state by area but has only about 730,000 residents. Anchorage is the most populous city in AKST with about 290,000 people.
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.
When is it midnight in Anchorage, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Anchorage (AKST), it is +16h later in Manila (PHT).
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