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Manila to South Africa

-6h

Manila

PHTSOURCE
Philippines · UTC+08:00
HH12
:
MM00
  
12:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

South Africa

SAST
UTC+02:00
HH06
:
MM00
  
06:00 (24-hr)
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Manila
South Africa
12:00 AM
6:00 PM-1
2:00 AM
8:00 PM-1
4:00 AM
10:00 PM-1
6:00 AM
12:00 AM
8:00 AM
2:00 AM
10:00 AM
4:00 AM
12:00 PM
6:00 AM
2:00 PM
8:00 AM
4:00 PM
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
12:00 PM
8:00 PM
2:00 PM
10:00 PM
4:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PHT and SAST on the World Map

The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and SAST (South Africa Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PHTSASTManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityJohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoria
PHT Zone
→
SAST Zone

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PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT
Philippines
Major Cities in PHT
ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga
Key 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.
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round
Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

SAST – South Africa Standard Time

UTC+02:00

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is the time zone for South Africa and neighboring countries, 2 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SAST
South AfricaLesothoEswatini
Major Cities in SAST
JohannesburgCape TownDurbanPretoriaPort Elizabeth
Key Facts about SAST
  • •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.
Daylight Saving:No – UTC+02:00 year-round
Learn more about SAST on Wikipedia

About Manila

Wikipedia

Manila operates on Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8. As a major BPO hub, Manila time coordinates with US client hours for customer support operations.

Population:1.8 million
Metro:14.4 million
Business Hours:8:00 AM - 5:00 PM PHT
Currency:PHP (₱)
Stock Exchange:PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange)
Key Landmarks
IntramurosRizal ParkManila Ocean ParkSan Agustin ChurchManila Cathedral
Did You Know?

Manila is the most densely populated city in the world.

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Understanding the -6h Gap: Manila vs South Africa

Manila runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. South Africa runs on South Africa Standard Time (SAST) at UTC+02:00. That puts Manila 6 hours behind South Africa — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Manila it is 3:00 AM in South Africa. Midnight in Manila is 6:00 PM in South Africa. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Manila to South Africa time conversion table

Manila (PHT)South Africa (SAST)Day
12:00 AM6:00 PMprevious day
6:00 AM12:00 AMsame day
7:00 AM1:00 AMsame day
8:00 AM2:00 AMsame day
9:00 AM3:00 AMsame day
12:00 PM6:00 AMsame day
3:00 PM9:00 AMsame day
5:00 PM11:00 AMsame day
6:00 PM12:00 PMsame day
9:00 PM3:00 PMsame day

Why people convert Manila to South Africa time

  • Scheduling a call from Manila to South Africa: a 10:00 AM start in Manila lands at 4:00 AM in South Africa, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both Manila and South Africa are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM SAST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
  • Booking travel or deliveries: tracking South Africa local time against Manila keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -6h offset.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
  • Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Manila and need South Africa 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 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.

Best time to call between Manila and South Africa

Both Manila and South Africa sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM SAST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Manila and South Africa overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.

Manila is 6 hours behind South Africa (PHT UTC+08:00 → SAST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and South Africa?

Manila (PHT, UTC+08:00) is 6 hours behind South Africa (SAST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -6h.

How do I convert Manila time to South Africa time?

Add -6h to Manila local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Manila is 3:00 AM in South Africa.

What time is it in South Africa right now?

South Africa uses SAST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Manila.

What is the best time to call South Africa from Manila?

Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM SAST and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, Manila or South Africa?

Manila is 6 hours behind South Africa. When it is 12:00 PM in Manila it is 6:00 AM in South Africa.

Do Manila and South Africa use different time zones?

Manila (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while South Africa (South Africa) uses SAST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Africa/Johannesburg.

Does daylight saving time affect the Manila–South Africa difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -6h offset between Manila and South Africa 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 South Africa?

Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between Manila and South Africa?

South Africa is -6h 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 South Africa in?

South Africa 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 SAST timezone?

Major cities in the SAST timezone include Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth.

What is the UTC offset for SAST?

South Africa Standard Time (SAST) is at UTC+02:00.

What should I know about the SAST timezone?

South Africa does not observe daylight saving time. SAST is the same offset as EET and Israel Standard Time.

When is it midnight in Manila, what time is it in South Africa?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Manila (PHT), it is -6h later in South Africa (SAST).