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Time Difference: Los Angeles to Manila

🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
vs
🇵🇭ManilaUTC+8
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Los Angeles, US
Sat, Jun 20
🇵🇭
Manila, Philippines
Sun, Jun 21

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Time Difference
15 hours
Manila is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles vs Manila timezone guide

Los Angeles (US) uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone at UTC-8, while Manila (Philippines) uses Asia/Manila at UTC+8. This means Manila is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Los Angeles and Manila

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Manila do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

Los AngelesManilaStatus
6am9pmLos Angeles early, Manila evening
7am10pmLos Angeles early, Manila late evening
8am11pmLos Angeles early, Manila late evening
9am12amLos Angeles working hours, Manila asleep
10am1amLos Angeles working hours, Manila asleep
11am2amLos Angeles working hours, Manila asleep
12pm3amLos Angeles working hours, Manila asleep
1pm4amLos Angeles working hours, Manila asleep
2pm5amLos Angeles working hours, Manila asleep
3pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
5pm8amLos Angeles evening, Manila early
6pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm1pmLos Angeles late evening, Manila working hours

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 Los Angeles and Manila

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Manila
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Manila
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Manila

Distance between Los Angeles and Manila

Great-circle distance
11,743 km
Direct flight time
~14h 49m

Los Angeles and Manila are 11,743 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~14h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
The current time difference is 15 hours. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Manila.
Is Los Angeles ahead of Manila?
No. Los Angeles is currently 15 hours behind Manila.
What time is it in Manila when it's 9 AM in Los Angeles?
When it's 9 AM in Los Angeles, it's 12am in Manila.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Los Angeles and Manila?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Los Angeles and Manila do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Los Angeles and Manila observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Manila?
Los Angeles and Manila are 11,743 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 14 hours 49 minutes.