Manila to Hong Kong
+0hManila
PHTSOURCEHong Kong
HKTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and HKT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and HKT (Hong Kong 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.
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.
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 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.
Understanding the +0h Gap: Manila vs Hong Kong
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Hong Kong runs on Hong Kong Standard Time (HKT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Manila no time difference Hong Kong — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong. Midnight in Manila is 12:00 AM in Hong Kong. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to Hong Kong time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | Hong Kong (HKT) | 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 Manila to Hong Kong time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to Hong Kong: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 10:00 AM in Hong Kong, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Manila and Hong Kong are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Hong Kong local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +0h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need Hong Kong 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 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.
Best time to call between Manila and Hong Kong
Both Manila and Hong Kong sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Manila and Hong Kong share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Manila is no time difference Hong Kong (PHT UTC+08:00 → HKT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–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 Hong Kong?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is no time difference Hong Kong (HKT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert Manila time to Hong Kong time?
Add +0h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 9:00 AM in Hong Kong.
What time is it in Hong Kong right now?
Hong Kong uses HKT 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 Manila.
What is the best time to call Hong Kong from Manila?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM HKT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Manila or Hong Kong?
Manila and Hong Kong are currently on the same clock.
Do Manila and Hong Kong use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Hong Kong (Hong Kong) uses HKT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Hong_Kong.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–Hong Kong difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Manila and Hong Kong 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.
What is the time difference between Manila and Hong Kong?
Hong Kong is +0h 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 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 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 Hong Kong?
Standard business hours in Hong Kong are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Manila and Hong Kong?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Manila works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT and Hong Kong works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM HKT (+0h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Manila and Hong Kong?
Manila uses PHP (₱) while Hong Kong uses HKD (HK$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Manila and Hong Kong compare in size?
Manila has a population of approximately 1.8 million (metro: 14.4 million), while Hong Kong has approximately 7.5 million (metro: 7.5 million).
What are the major landmarks in Manila and Hong Kong?
Manila is known for Intramuros, Rizal Park, Manila Ocean Park. Hong Kong is famous for Victoria Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Victoria Harbour.
Do Manila and Hong Kong have stock exchanges?
Yes. Manila has the PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) and Hong Kong has the HKEX (Hong Kong Stock Exchange). The +0h 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 HKT timezone?
Major cities in the HKT timezone include Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin.
What is the UTC offset for HKT?
Hong Kong Time (HKT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the HKT timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in Hong Kong?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is +0h later in Hong Kong (HKT).
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