Hong Kong to Manila
+0hHong Kong
HKTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
HKT and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the HKT (Hong Kong Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
HKT – Hong Kong Time
UTC+08:00Hong Kong Time (HKT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for Hong Kong, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979.
- •HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
- •The Hong Kong Stock Exchange opens at 09:30 HKT.
- •Hong Kong Time does not change with the seasons, so its gap to other zones is fixed.
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 Hong Kong
WikipediaHong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
The city has one of the world's most efficient and affordable public transit systems.
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 +0h Gap: Hong Kong vs Manila
Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Hong Kong no time difference Manila — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong it is 9:00 AM in Manila. Midnight in Hong Kong is 12:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Hong Kong to Manila time conversion table
| Hong Kong (HKT) | Manila (PHT) | 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 Hong Kong to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Hong Kong to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Hong Kong lands at 10:00 AM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Hong Kong and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM HKT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Manila local time against Hong Kong keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM HKT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Hong Kong and need Manila colleagues present.
About HKT (Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year and does not observe daylight saving time. Hong Kong last used summer time in 1979 and has kept a single offset since. HKT shares the UTC+08:00 offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time, Philippine Time and Australian Western Standard Time, but is listed separately because Hong Kong maintains its own timekeeping authority. As a major financial centre, Hong Kong's trading hours set the rhythm for markets across Asia, opening at 09:30 HKT which is 01:30 in London and 20:30 the previous evening in New York.
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 Hong Kong and Manila
Both Hong Kong and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Hong Kong and Manila share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Hong Kong is no time difference Manila (HKT UTC+08:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Manila?
Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00) is no time difference Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Hong Kong time to Manila time?
Add +0h to Hong Kong local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Hong Kong is 9:00 AM 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 +0h offset from Hong Kong.
What is the best time to call Manila from Hong Kong?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM HKT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Hong Kong or Manila?
Hong Kong and Manila are currently on the same clock.
Do Hong Kong and Manila use different time zones?
Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Hong_Kong and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Hong Kong–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Hong Kong and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Hong Kong's time zone?
HKT also covers Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
Which countries use HKT, Hong Kong's zone?
HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Manila?
Manila is +0h from Hong Kong.
What timezone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. As a major financial gateway to China, Hong Kong trading hours overlap with European morning sessions.
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 Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
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 Hong Kong and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+0h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Hong Kong and Manila?
Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Hong Kong and Manila compare in size?
Hong Kong has a population of approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Hong Kong and Manila?
Hong Kong is known for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Hong Kong and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +0h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use HKT (Hong Kong Time)?
HKT is used in Hong Kong SAR.
Does HKT observe daylight saving time?
No, HKT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about HKT?
Hong Kong does not observe daylight saving time and has kept UTC+08:00 since 1979. HKT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Singapore Time and Philippine Time.
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 Hong Kong, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Hong Kong (HKT), it is +0h later in Manila (PHT).
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