Offset
The time difference between Manila and Abu Dhabi is 4 hours.
Manila (PHT) is ahead of Abu Dhabi (GST).
PHT: UTC+8
GST: UTC+4
Neither Manila nor Abu Dhabi is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 1 PM–5 PM in Manila (9 AM–1 PM in Abu Dhabi).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 3:00 PM Manila (11:00 AM Abu Dhabi).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Philippines
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
- Maundy ThursdayThu, Apr 2
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Holy SaturdaySat, Apr 4
- Day of ValorThu, Apr 9
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Independence DayFri, Jun 12
- Ninoy Aquino DayFri, Aug 21
- National Heroes DayMon, Aug 31
- All Saints' Day EveSat, Oct 31
- All Saints' DaySun, Nov 1
- Bonifacio DayMon, Nov 30
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of MaryTue, Dec 8
- Christmas EveThu, Dec 24
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Rizal DayWed, Dec 30
- Last Day of The YearThu, Dec 31
About these zones
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Manila | Abu Dhabi | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Manila nor Abu Dhabi observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:27 AM
- Sunset
- 6:25 PM
- Day length
- 12h 58m
- Sunrise
- 5:34 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 13h 36m
Daylight overlap: 8h 51m — 9:34 AM–6:25 PM in Manila (5:34 AM–2:25 PM in Abu Dhabi). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Philippine Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Philippine Time
- MNL
- DVO
- CBO
- CEB
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Manila in Abu Dhabi?
- 9:00 am Manila is 5:00 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 12:00 pm Manila in Abu Dhabi?
- 12:00 pm Manila is 8:00 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 12:30 pm Manila in Abu Dhabi?
- 12:30 pm Manila is 8:30 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 2:00 pm Manila in Abu Dhabi?
- 2:00 pm Manila is 10:00 am Abu Dhabi.
- What is 5:00 pm Manila in Abu Dhabi?
- 5:00 pm Manila is 1:00 pm Abu Dhabi.
- What is 11:30 pm Manila in Abu Dhabi?
- 11:30 pm Manila is 7:30 pm Abu Dhabi.