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Time Difference: Hong Kong to Manila

🇨🇳Hong KongUTC+8
vs
🇵🇭ManilaUTC+8
🇨🇳
Hong Kong, China
Sun, Jun 21
🇵🇭
Manila, Philippines
Sun, Jun 21

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Time Difference
0 hours
Hong Kong and Manila are in the same timezone
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Hong Kong vs Manila timezone guide

Hong Kong (China) uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone at UTC+8, while Manila (Philippines) uses Asia/Manila at UTC+8. Both cities share the same standard UTC offset, though daylight saving rules may cause a temporary difference during parts of the year.

Best meeting times between Hong Kong and Manila

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 8 hours per day. The shared window is 9am–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–5pm in Manila. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

Hong KongManilaStatus
6am6amHong Kong early, Manila early
7am7amHong Kong early, Manila early
8am8amHong Kong early, Manila early
9am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
11am11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm3pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm5pmHong Kong evening, Manila evening
6pm6pmHong Kong evening, Manila evening
7pm7pmHong Kong evening, Manila evening
8pm8pmHong Kong evening, Manila evening
9pm9pmHong Kong evening, Manila evening
10pm10pmHong Kong late evening, Manila late evening

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 Hong Kong and Manila

Neither Hong Kong nor Manila observes daylight saving time. The time difference between them stays at the same time all year — recurring meetings only need to be scheduled once.

Distance between Hong Kong and Manila

Great-circle distance
1,119 km
Direct flight time
~2h 19m

Hong Kong and Manila are 1,119 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~2h 19m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Manila?
The current time difference is 0 hours. Hong Kong and Manila are currently at the same time.
Is Hong Kong ahead of Manila?
Hong Kong and Manila are currently at the same time.
What time is it in Manila when it's 9 AM in Hong Kong?
When it's 9 AM in Hong Kong, it's 9am in Manila.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Hong Kong and Manila?
The best window is 9am–5pm in Hong Kong, which is 9am–5pm in Manila. That's 8 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Hong Kong and Manila observe daylight saving time?
Neither Hong Kong nor Manila observes daylight saving time. The difference between them stays constant year-round.
How far apart are Hong Kong and Manila?
Hong Kong and Manila are 1,119 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 2 hours 19 minutes.