Los Angeles to Manila Time Difference

Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in Los Angeles and Manila do not overlap, so a live call needs one side outside normal hours. Clocks change on November 1, 2026, which briefly shifts the gap between Los Angeles and Manila — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

• When it's 9:00 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 AM the next day in Manila.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Manila, it's 6:00 PM the previous day in Los Angeles.

Manila is currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Los Angeles and Manila do not overlap. The least-bad options are an early start in one city or a late evening call in the other — for example a 7–8 AM meeting in Los Angeles, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Manila.

On November 1, 2026, Los Angeles shifts for daylight saving. After that, Manila will be 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

• Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time.
• Manila does not observe daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

Is Manila ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

How many hours ahead of Los Angeles is Manila?

Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

What time is 9 AM in Los Angeles in Manila?

9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 12:00 AM the next day in Manila.

What time is noon in Los Angeles in Manila?

12:00 PM in Los Angeles is 3:00 AM the next day in Manila.

What time is 5 PM in Los Angeles in Manila?

5:00 PM in Los Angeles is 8:00 AM the next day in Manila. Useful for end-of-day handoffs between the two offices.

What time is 3 PM in Los Angeles in Manila?

3:00 PM in Los Angeles is 6:00 AM the next day in Manila.

Is Los Angeles currently observing daylight saving time?

Los Angeles is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Is Manila currently observing daylight saving time?

Manila does not observe daylight saving time — its UTC offset stays the same all year.

Do Los Angeles and Manila observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, Los Angeles shifts for daylight saving. After that, Manila will be 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (currently 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Manila from Los Angeles?

Los Angeles and Manila business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Los Angeles or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

When is the best time to call Los Angeles from Manila?

Manila and Los Angeles business hours don't overlap. The closest options are early mornings in Manila or late evenings, when one side stretches outside 9–5.

Los Angeles (PDT) to Manila (PHT) — how do I convert quickly?

Add 15 hours to Los Angeles local time to get Manila local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

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