Does Manila observe daylight saving time?

No. Manila stays on PHT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Manila?

12:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Manila to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Manila right now. Their working days overlap for 5 hours today.

Manila · Philippines

12:35 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · PHT

Sydney · Australia

3:35 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Manila and Sydney

9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Manila (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

ManilaOrganizerPhilippines ·12:35PMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time3:35PMnow

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Date in Manila

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Manila time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Manila (13:00) and Sydney (16:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Manila (12:00) and Sydney (15:00).
11:00AMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Manila (11:00) and Sydney (14:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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ManilaUTC+8
SydneyAEDT
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

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Your meeting

Manila1:00 PM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Sydney4:00 PM AEDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 05:00 UTC

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Time difference between Manila and Sydney

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Manila right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Manila on PHT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Manila.

Time difference between Manila and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 3 hours ahead	—
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 2 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 3 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Manila is on Philippine Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Manila & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Manila and Sydney?: Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Manila right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Manila on PHT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, when clocks go back in Sydney: then Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Manila.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Manila and Sydney?: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Manila (12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Sydney). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 5 hours of overlap today.
Does Manila observe daylight saving time?: No. Manila stays on PHT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Manila?: 12:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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