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Time Difference: London to Manila

🇬🇧LondonUTC+0
vs
🇵🇭ManilaUTC+8
🇬🇧
London, UK
Wed, Jun 3
🇵🇭
Manila, Philippines
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
7 hours
Manila is 7 hours ahead of London

London vs Manila timezone guide

London (UK) uses the Europe/London timezone at UTC+0, while Manila (Philippines) uses Asia/Manila at UTC+8. This means Manila is 8 hours ahead of London (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between London and Manila

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 9am10am in London, which is 4pm5pm in Manila. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

LondonManilaStatus
6am1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7am2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8am3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9am4pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
10am5pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am6pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
12pm7pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
1pm8pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm10pmLondon working hours, Manila late evening
4pm11pmLondon working hours, Manila late evening
5pm12amLondon evening, Manila asleep
6pm1amLondon evening, Manila asleep
7pm2amLondon evening, Manila asleep
8pm3amLondon evening, Manila asleep
9pm4amLondon evening, Manila asleep
10pm5amLondon 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 London and Manila

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 29London is 8 hours behind Manila
  • Mar 29 Oct 25London is 7 hours behind Manila
  • Oct 25 Dec 31London is 8 hours behind Manila

Distance between London and Manila

Great-circle distance
10,735 km
Direct flight time
~13h 38m

London and Manila are 10,735 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~13h 38m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between London and Manila?
The current time difference is 7 hours. London is currently 7 hours behind Manila.
Is London ahead of Manila?
No. London is currently 7 hours behind Manila.
What time is it in Manila when it's 9 AM in London?
When it's 9 AM in London, it's 4pm in Manila.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between London and Manila?
The best window is 9am–10am in London, which is 4pm–5pm in Manila. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do London and Manila observe daylight saving time?
London 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 London and Manila?
London and Manila are 10,735 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 13 hours 38 minutes.