Manila to Philadelphia Time Difference

Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Manila. Standard 9 AM–5 PM business hours in Manila and Philadelphia 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 Manila and Philadelphia — the converter on this page always reflects the correct offset for the date you pick.

• When it's 9:00 AM in Manila, it's 9:00 PM the previous day in Philadelphia.
• When it's 9:00 AM in Philadelphia, it's 9:00 PM in Manila.

Philadelphia is currently 12 hours behind Manila.

Standard 9 AM – 5 PM hours in Manila and Philadelphia 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 Manila, or a 6–8 PM meeting in Philadelphia.

On November 1, 2026, Philadelphia shifts for daylight saving. After that, Philadelphia will be 13 hours behind Manila (currently 12 hours behind Manila). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Philadelphia ahead of or behind Manila?

Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Manila.

How many hours behind Manila is Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Manila.

What time is 9 AM in Manila in Philadelphia?

9:00 AM in Manila is 9:00 PM the previous day in Philadelphia.

What time is noon in Manila in Philadelphia?

12:00 PM in Manila is 12:00 AM in Philadelphia.

What time is 5 PM in Manila in Philadelphia?

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

What time is 3 PM in Manila in Philadelphia?

3:00 PM in Manila is 3:00 AM in Philadelphia.

Is Manila currently observing daylight saving time?

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

Is Philadelphia currently observing daylight saving time?

Philadelphia is currently observing daylight saving time (summer time).

Do Manila and Philadelphia observe daylight saving?

On November 1, 2026, Philadelphia shifts for daylight saving. After that, Philadelphia will be 13 hours behind Manila (currently 12 hours behind Manila). The converter and the tables above always reflect the correct offset for the date you pick.

When is the best time to call Philadelphia from Manila?

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

When is the best time to call Manila from Philadelphia?

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

Manila (PHT) to Philadelphia (EDT) — how do I convert quickly?

Subtract 12 hours from Manila local time to get Philadelphia local time. Or use the converter at the top of this page — it stays accurate through daylight-saving changes automatically.

• Manila to New York
• London to Manila
• Manila to Tokyo
• Dubai to Manila
• Manila to Singapore
• Los Angeles to Manila
• Manila to Sydney
• Manila to Paris
• Manila to Mumbai
• Hong Kong to Manila