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Time Difference: Berlin to Manila

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
🇵🇭ManilaUTC+8
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Wed, Jun 3
🇵🇭
Manila, Philippines
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
6 hours
Manila is 6 hours ahead of Berlin

Berlin vs Manila timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Manila (Philippines) uses Asia/Manila at UTC+8. This means Manila is 7 hours ahead of Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Manila

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 2 hours per day. The shared window is 9am11am in Berlin, which is 3pm5pm in Manila. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinManilaStatus
6am12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm10pmBerlin working hours, Manila late evening
5pm11pmBerlin evening, Manila late evening
6pm12amBerlin evening, Manila asleep
7pm1amBerlin evening, Manila asleep
8pm2amBerlin evening, Manila asleep
9pm3amBerlin evening, Manila asleep
10pm4amBerlin late evening, Manila asleep

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Manila

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Manila does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 Mar 29Berlin is 7 hours behind Manila
  • Mar 29 Oct 25Berlin is 6 hours behind Manila
  • Oct 25 Jan 1Berlin is 7 hours behind Manila

Distance between Berlin and Manila

Great-circle distance
9,866 km
Direct flight time
~12h 36m

Berlin and Manila are 9,866 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~12h 36m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Manila?
The current time difference is 6 hours. Berlin is currently 6 hours behind Manila.
Is Berlin ahead of Manila?
No. Berlin is currently 6 hours behind Manila.
What time is it in Manila when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 3pm in Manila.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Manila?
The best window is 9am–11am in Berlin, which is 3pm–5pm in Manila. That's 2 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Manila observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Manila does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Manila?
Berlin and Manila are 9,866 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 12 hours 36 minutes.