Dubai to Manila
+4hDubai
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PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
GST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the GST (Gulf Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
GST – Gulf Standard Time
UTC+04:00Gulf Standard Time (GST) is used in the UAE, Oman, and other Gulf states, 4 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time.
- •GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
- •The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) operates on GST.
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 Dubai
WikipediaDubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
Dubai has no income tax, making it a major hub for international business.
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.
Comparing Time Zones: Dubai and Manila
Dubai runs on Gulf Standard Time (GST) at UTC+04:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Dubai 4 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +4h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Dubai it is 1:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Dubai is 4:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Dubai to Manila time conversion table
| Dubai (GST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Dubai to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Dubai to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Dubai lands at 2:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Dubai and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GST time (1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 4 hours of usable overlap.
- Coordinating a Dubai-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 GST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +4h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Dubai and need Manila colleagues present.
About GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is the time zone used in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and other Gulf states. GST does not observe daylight saving time. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, major international business and tourism hubs, operate on GST.
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 Dubai and Manila
Both Dubai and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST, which is 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 4 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Dubai and Manila overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Manila (GST UTC+04:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–1:00 PM GST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Dubai and Manila?
Dubai (GST, UTC+04:00) is 4 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +4h.
How do I convert Dubai time to Manila time?
Add +4h to Dubai local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Dubai is 1:00 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 +4h offset from Dubai.
What is the best time to call Manila from Dubai?
Call between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM GST — that maps to 1:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Dubai or Manila?
Dubai is 4 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Dubai it is 4:00 PM in Manila.
Do Dubai and Manila use different time zones?
Dubai (UAE) uses GST at UTC+04:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Dubai and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Dubai–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +4h offset between Dubai and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Dubai's time zone?
GST also covers Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Baku, Tbilisi.
Which countries use GST, Dubai's zone?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Is there a day difference between Dubai and Manila?
Not normally. The +4h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Manila?
Manila is +4h from Dubai.
What timezone is Dubai in?
Dubai operates on Gulf Standard Time (GST), 4 hours ahead of GMT. Dubai's position between Europe and Asia makes it a strategic hub for international business.
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 Dubai?
Standard business hours in Dubai are 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST.
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 Dubai and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Dubai works 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+4h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Dubai and Manila?
Dubai uses AED (د.إ) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Dubai and Manila compare in size?
Dubai has a population of approximately 3.5 million (metro: 4.1 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Dubai and Manila?
Dubai is known for Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Dubai and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Dubai has the DFM (Dubai Financial Market) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +4h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use GST (Gulf Standard Time)?
GST is used in UAE, Oman, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mauritius.
Does GST observe daylight saving time?
No, GST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+04:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about GST?
Dubai uses GST year-round with no daylight saving time. GST is 9 hours ahead of EST and 4 hours ahead of GMT.
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 Dubai, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Dubai (GST), it is +4h later in Manila (PHT).
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