🇵🇭 What Time Zone Is Philippines In?
10:02 PM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC+08:00IANA: Asia/Manila
Philippines time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Asia/Manila |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC+8 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC+8 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Philippines and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 8 hours ahead | 8 hours ahead |
| London | 8 hours ahead | 7 hours ahead |
| New York | 13 hours ahead | 12 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead | 2 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Tokyo | 1 hour behind | 1 hour behind |
"Ahead" means Philippines is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Philippines time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Philippines use?
Philippines uses Asia/Manila. Its offset is UTC+8 in January and the same in July.
Does Philippines observe daylight saving time?
No. Philippines does not change its clocks in 2026: Asia/Manila stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Philippines and New York?
In January Philippines is 13 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 12 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Philippines and India?
In January Philippines is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India. India does not use daylight saving time.