Time Difference Between Manila and Sydney

The time difference between Manila and Sydney is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Manila, it is 14:00 in Sydney. Manila uses the Asia/Manila time zone (UTC+8), while Sydney uses Australia/Sydney (UTC+10).

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Manila — 2 hours
Manila, Philippines
08:45:13
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · PST
Sydney, Australia
10:45:13
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST

Time Zone Details: Manila vs Sydney

Detail Manila Sydney
Time Zone IDAsia/ManilaAustralia/Sydney
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC+10
AbbreviationPSTAEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryPhilippinesAustralia
RegionAsiaOceania

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Manila and Sydney (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

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

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Manila nor Sydney 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Manila and Sydney?

The time difference is 2 hours. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Manila.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Manila or Sydney 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 Sydney?

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

How do I convert Manila time to Sydney time?

Add 2 hours to Manila time to get Sydney 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.