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Time Difference: Manila to New York

🇵🇭ManilaUTC+8
vs
🇺🇸New YorkUTC-5
🇵🇭
Manila, Philippines
Fri, Jun 5
🇺🇸
New York, US
Thu, Jun 4

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Time Difference
12 hours
New York is 12 hours behind Manila

Manila vs New York timezone guide

Manila (Philippines) uses the Asia/Manila timezone at UTC+8, while New York (US) uses America/New_York at UTC-5. This means New York is 13 hours behind Manila (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Manila and New York

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Manila and New York 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

ManilaNew YorkStatus
6am6pmManila early, New York evening
7am7pmManila early, New York evening
8am8pmManila early, New York evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmManila working hours, New York late evening
11am11pmManila working hours, New York late evening
12pm12amManila working hours, New York asleep
1pm1amManila working hours, New York asleep
2pm2amManila working hours, New York asleep
3pm3amManila working hours, New York asleep
4pm4amManila working hours, New York asleep
5pm5amManila evening, New York asleep
6pm6amManila evening, New York early
7pm7amManila evening, New York early
8pm8amManila evening, New York early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amManila late evening, New York 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 Manila and New York

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

  • Jan 1 Mar 8Manila is 13 hours ahead New York
  • Mar 8 Nov 1Manila is 12 hours ahead New York
  • Nov 1 Jan 1Manila is 13 hours ahead New York

Distance between Manila and New York

Great-circle distance
13,673 km
Direct flight time
~17h 5m

Manila and New York are 13,673 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~17h 5m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Manila and New York?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Manila is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
Is Manila ahead of New York?
Yes. Manila is currently 12 hours ahead of New York.
What time is it in New York when it's 9 AM in Manila?
When it's 9 AM in Manila, it's 9pm in New York.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Manila and New York?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Manila and New York 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 Manila and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York 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 Manila and New York?
Manila and New York are 13,673 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 17 hours 5 minutes.