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