Time Difference Between Manila and Johannesburg

The time difference between Manila and Johannesburg is 6 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Manila, it is 06:00 in Johannesburg. Manila uses the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+8), while Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg (UTC+2).

Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Manila — 6 hours
Manila, Philippines
06:25:20
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · PST
Johannesburg, South Africa
00:25:20
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+2 · SAST

Time Zone Details: Manila vs Johannesburg

Detail Manila Johannesburg
Time Zone IDAsia/ManilaAfrica/Johannesburg
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+2
AbbreviationPSTSAST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPhilippinesSouth Africa
RegionAsiaAfrica

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 2 overlapping business hours between Manila and Johannesburg (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

15:00–17:00 in Manila  =  09:00–11:00 in Johannesburg

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Manila time to Johannesburg time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Manila Johannesburg
00:00 18:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 19:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 20:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 21:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 00:00
07:00 01:00
08:00 02:00
09:00 03:00
10:00 04:00
11:00 05:00
12:00 06:00
13:00 07:00
14:00 08:00
15:00 09:00 Overlap
16:00 10:00 Overlap
17:00 11:00
18:00 12:00
19:00 13:00
20:00 14:00
21:00 15:00
22:00 16:00 Night
23:00 17:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Manila nor Johannesburg is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

Practical Tips for Manila–Johannesburg Scheduling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and Johannesburg?

The time difference is 6 hours. Johannesburg is 6 hours behind Manila.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Manila or Johannesburg observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Manila to Johannesburg?

The best window is between 15:00 and 17:00 Manila time, which corresponds to 09:00–11:00 in Johannesburg. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Manila time to Johannesburg time?

Subtract 6 hours from Manila time to get Johannesburg time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.