Johannesburg to Manila
+6hJohannesburg
SASTSOURCEManila
PHTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SAST and PHT on the World Map
The map below highlights the SAST (South Africa Standard Time) and PHT (Philippine Time) timezone regions across the globe.
SAST – South Africa Standard Time
UTC+02:00South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Africa does not observe daylight saving time.
- •SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.
- •The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is Africa's largest.
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 Johannesburg
WikipediaJohannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.
Johannesburg is built on the world's largest gold deposit.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Johannesburg to Manila
Johannesburg runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Johannesburg 6 hours ahead of Manila — a difference of +6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Johannesburg it is 3:00 PM in Manila. Midnight in Johannesburg is 6:00 AM in Manila. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Johannesburg to Manila time conversion table
| Johannesburg (SAST) | Manila (PHT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Johannesburg to Manila time
- Scheduling a call from Johannesburg to Manila: a 10:00 AM start in Johannesburg lands at 4:00 PM in Manila, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Johannesburg and Manila are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM SAST time (3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Johannesburg viewers need 3:00 PM in Manila to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 6:00 PM if the event is anchored to Johannesburg.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SAST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +6h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–11:00 AM SAST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Johannesburg and need Manila colleagues present.
About SAST (South Africa Standard Time)
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is used in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. SAST does not observe daylight saving time. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major economic hubs in Africa.
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 Johannesburg and Manila
Both Johannesburg and Manila sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–11:00 AM SAST, which is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Johannesburg and Manila overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Manila (SAST UTC+02:00 → PHT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM SAST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Manila?
Johannesburg (SAST, UTC+02:00) is 6 hours ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +6h.
How do I convert Johannesburg time to Manila time?
Add +6h to Johannesburg local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Johannesburg is 3:00 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 +6h offset from Johannesburg.
What is the best time to call Manila from Johannesburg?
Call between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM SAST — that maps to 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Johannesburg or Manila?
Johannesburg is 6 hours ahead of Manila. When it is 12:00 PM in Johannesburg it is 6:00 PM in Manila.
Do Johannesburg and Manila use different time zones?
Johannesburg (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00, while Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Africa/Johannesburg and Asia/Manila.
Does daylight saving time affect the Johannesburg–Manila difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +6h offset between Johannesburg and Manila is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Johannesburg's time zone?
SAST also covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.
Which countries use SAST, Johannesburg's zone?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Is there a day difference between Johannesburg and Manila?
Not normally. The +6h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Manila?
Manila is +6h from Johannesburg.
What timezone is Johannesburg in?
Johannesburg operates on South Africa Time (SAST), UTC+2. As Africa's largest economy hub and home to the JSE, Johannesburg drives African financial markets.
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 Johannesburg?
Standard business hours in Johannesburg are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST.
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 Johannesburg and Manila?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Johannesburg works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST and Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT (+6h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Johannesburg and Manila?
Johannesburg uses ZAR (R) while Manila uses PHP (₱). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Johannesburg and Manila compare in size?
Johannesburg has a population of approximately 5.8 million (metro: 10.5 million), while Manila has approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million).
What are the major landmarks in Johannesburg and Manila?
Johannesburg is known for Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, Gold Reef City. Manila is famous for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park.
Do Johannesburg and Manila have stock exchanges?
Yes. Johannesburg has the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) and Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange). The +6h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use SAST (South Africa Standard Time)?
SAST is used in South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini.
Does SAST observe daylight saving time?
No, SAST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+02:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about SAST?
South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard 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 Johannesburg, what time is it in Manila?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Johannesburg (SAST), it is +6h later in Manila (PHT).
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