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.

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GMT to Manila

+8h

GMT

GMTSOURCE

UTC+01:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Manila

PHT

Philippines · UTC+08:00

HH08

MM00

20:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

GMT

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)

GMT and PHT on the World Map

The map below highlights the GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.

GMT Zone

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PHT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

GMT – Greenwich Mean Time

UTC+00:00

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.

Countries in GMT

United KingdomIrelandIcelandPortugal (mainland)GhanaSenegalMaliMauritaniaGambiaGuineaSierra LeoneLiberiaIvory CoastBurkina FasoMorocco (historically)

Major Cities in GMT

LondonDublinLisbonAccraReykjavikEdinburghCasablancaDakarBamakoAbidjanConakryFreetownMonrovia

Key Facts about GMT

•GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
•The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
•GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
•Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
•The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to BST

Learn more about GMT 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.

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GMT vs Manila: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

GMT runs on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at UTC+00:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts GMT 8 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +8h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in GMT it is 5:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in GMT is 8:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

GMT to Manila time conversion table

GMT (GMT)	Manila (PHT)	Day
12:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	2:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	3:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	4:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	8:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day

Why people convert GMT to Manila time

Scheduling a call from GMT to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in GMT lands at 6:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +8h gap: GMT 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 5:00 PM in GMT.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Manila local time against GMT keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +8h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM GMT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +8h gap is not.
With a +8h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week GMT takes the early slot, the next week Manila does.

About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.

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 GMT and Manila

With a +8h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Manila opens at 9:00 AM PHT, which is 5:00 PM in GMT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

GMT and Manila have no shared working hours because of the +8h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

GMT is 8 hours ahead of Manila (GMT UTC+00:00 → 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

GMT

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026

Manila

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

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History of Timekeeping

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How Time Zones Work

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between GMT and Manila?

GMT (GMT, UTC+00:00) is 8 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +8h.

How do I convert GMT time to Manila time?

Add +8h to GMT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in GMT is 5:00 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 +8h offset from GMT.

What is the best time to call Manila from GMT?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +8h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in GMT, which is 9:00 PM in Manila.

Which is ahead, GMT or Manila?

GMT is 8 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in GMT it is 8:00 PM in Manila.

Do GMT and Manila use different time zones?

GMT uses GMT at UTC+00:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Europe/London and Asia/Manila.

Does daylight saving time affect the GMT–Manila difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +8h offset between GMT and Manila is fixed all year.

Which other cities share GMT's time zone?

GMT also covers London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar and 5 more.

Which countries use GMT, GMT's zone?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Mauritania and 7 more.

Is there a day difference between GMT and Manila?

Not normally. The +8h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between GMT and Manila?

Manila is +8h from GMT.

What timezone is GMT in?

GMT 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 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)?

GMT is used in United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal (mainland), Ghana, Senegal, and 9 more countries.

Does GMT observe daylight saving time?

Yes, GMT switches to BST during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about GMT?

GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.

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.