Manila to PDT
-15hManila
PHTSOURCEPDT
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
PHT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and PDT (Pacific Daylight 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.
PDT – Pacific Daylight Time
UTC-07:00Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is the daylight saving offset on the US/Canada Pacific coast, 7 hours behind UTC.
- •PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00.
- •Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
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 -15h Gap: Manila vs PDT
Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. PDT runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00. That puts Manila 15 hours behind PDT — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 6:00 PM in PDT on the previous day. Midnight in Manila is 9:00 AM in PDT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Manila to PDT time conversion table
| Manila (PHT) | PDT (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Manila to PDT time
- Scheduling a call from Manila to PDT: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 7:00 PM in PDT the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -15h gap: Manila and PDT 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 PDT is 6:00 PM in Manila.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking PDT local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -15h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -15h gap is not.
- With a -15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Manila takes the early slot, the next week PDT does.
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 PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is observed from March to November on the Pacific coast. During PDT, the west coast is 7 hours behind UTC and only 2 hours behind the east coast's EDT.
Best time to call between Manila and PDT
With a -15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. PDT opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 6:00 PM in Manila, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Manila and PDT have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Manila is 15 hours behind PDT (PHT UTC+08:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). 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
Manila
Does not observe DST
PDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Manila and PDT?
Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 15 hours behind PDT (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert Manila time to PDT time?
Add -15h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 6:00 PM in PDT (previous day).
What time is it in PDT right now?
PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -15h offset from Manila.
What is the best time to call PDT from Manila?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Manila, which is 10:00 PM in PDT.
Which is behind, Manila or PDT?
Manila is 15 hours behind PDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 9:00 PM in PDT.
Do Manila and PDT use different time zones?
Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while PDT uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–PDT difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -15h offset between Manila and PDT 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 PDT?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Manila already falls on the in PDT.
What is the time difference between Manila and PDT?
PDT is -15h 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 PDT in?
PDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Manila?
Standard business hours in Manila are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT.
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 PDT timezone?
Major cities in the PDT timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, Portland.
What is the UTC offset for PDT?
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) is at UTC-07:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PST.
What should I know about the PDT timezone?
PDT aligns with MST at UTC-07:00. Tech company earnings calls often reference PDT/PST times.
When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in PDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -15h later in PDT (PDT).
Related Developer Tools
Explore more tools that work great with timezone conversions for international teams:
Related Timezone Conversions
More Manila time conversions
- manila to pht
- manila to philippines
- manila to dubai
- manila to mumbai
- manila to delhi
- manila to bangalore
- manila to kathmandu
- manila to bangkok
- manila to singapore
- manila to hong kong
- manila to shanghai
- manila to beijing
- manila to tokyo
- manila to osaka
- manila to new york
- manila to london
- manila to sydney
- manila to los angeles
- manila to paris
- manila to berlin
- manila to toronto
- new york to manila
- london to manila
- dubai to manila
- tokyo to manila
- singapore to manila
- sydney to manila
- los angeles to manila
- paris to manila
- delhi to manila
- mumbai to manila
- berlin to manila
- hong kong to manila
- toronto to manila
- kathmandu to manila
See every conversion from Manila →·See every conversion from PDT →