Philippines • Local Time
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Manila, the Pearl of the Orient, operates on Philippine Standard Time (PST/UTC+8). The capital of the Philippines, Manila blends Spanish colonial history with American influence and vibrant Filipino culture.
Philippines does not observe Daylight Saving Time. UTC+8 applies year-round.
Manila is UTC+8 year-round. When noon in Manila: London 4 AM, NYC 11 PM (-1), Sydney 3 PM.
Offices 8 AM to 5 PM. Malls open 10 AM to 10 PM. Heavy traffic means flexible hours common.
Same timezone as Hong Kong and Singapore. BPO industry means many workers keep US hours.
December to May (dry season).
Philippines' capital and economic center. Spanish colonial heritage. Very Westernized with strong American influence.
Tropical monsoon with hot humid weather year-round (27-34°C). Typhoon season June-November.