Los Angeles--:--Now
+15h
Manila--:--Now
Time difference between Los Angeles and Manila
Manila is 15 to 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 03:00 or 04:00 in Manila.
These clocks are live, and the difference shown is today's, daylight saving included.
Times side by side
| Los Angeles | Manila | Time of day |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 23:00 | Dusk in Manila |
| 09:00 | 00:00 next day | Night in Manila |
| 12:00 | 03:00 next day | Night in Manila |
| 15:00 | 06:00 next day | Dawn in Manila |
| 17:00 | 08:00 next day | Morning in Manila |
| 18:00 | 09:00 next day | Morning in Manila |
| 21:00 | 12:00 next day | Midday in Manila |
The gap changes with the seasons, so this table uses today's.
Best time to call
When the gap is 15 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 16 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call.
Daylight saving
Los Angeles and Manila don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 15 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 16 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
Questions
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
Manila is 15 to 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, depending on the time of year. When it's noon in Los Angeles, it's 03:00 or 04:00 in Manila.
Does daylight saving change the time difference between Los Angeles and Manila?
Los Angeles and Manila don't change their clocks together, so the gap shifts through the year. In 2027 the gap is 15 hours from Mar 14 to Nov 6; 16 hours from Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31.
What's the best time for a call between Los Angeles and Manila?
When the gap is 15 hours (Mar 14 to Nov 6), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call. When the gap is 16 hours (Jan 1 to Mar 13, Nov 7 to Dec 31), there's no time between 07:00 and 22:00 when both cities are awake, so a message will work better than a call.
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