Offset
The time difference between Manila and Panama City is 13 hours.
Manila (PHT) is ahead of Panama City (EST).
PHT: UTC+8
EST: UTC-5
Neither Manila nor Panama City is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Standard business hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Fri) in Manila and Panama City don't overlap on the same weekday. Panama City is 13 hours behind Manila.
Realistic options: hand off asynchronously, or stretch one side by an hour to catch the other team at the start or end of their day.
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
Panama
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Martyr's DayFri, Jan 9
- CarnivalMon, Feb 16
- CarnivalTue, Feb 17
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Separation DayTue, Nov 3
- Flag DayWed, Nov 4
- Colon DayThu, Nov 5
- Shout in Villa de los SantosTue, Nov 10
- Independence DaySat, Nov 28
- Mother's DayTue, Dec 8
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Manila uses Philippine Time (PHT). To call Philippines, dial +63.
Panama City uses Eastern Standard Time. To call Panama, dial +507.
Panama City is approximately 10,300 miles northeast of Manila.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Manila | Panama City | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 11:00 am | -1 day |
| 1:00 am | 12:00 pm | -1 day |
| 2:00 am | 1:00 pm | -1 day |
| 3:00 am | 2:00 pm | -1 day |
| 4:00 am | 3:00 pm | -1 day |
| 5:00 am | 4:00 pm | -1 day |
| 6:00 am | 5:00 pm | -1 day |
| 7:00 am | 6:00 pm | -1 day |
| 8:00 am | 7:00 pm | -1 day |
| 9:00 am | 8:00 pm | -1 day |
| 10:00 am | 9:00 pm | -1 day |
| 11:00 am | 10:00 pm | -1 day |
| 12:00 pm | 11:00 pm | -1 day |
| 1:00 pm | 12:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 1:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 2:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 3:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 10:00 am | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Manila nor Panama City 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
- 5:59 AM
- Sunset
- 6:37 PM
- Day length
- 12h 38m
Daylight overlap: 2h 10m — 5:27 AM–7:37 AM in Manila (4:27 PM–6:37 PM in Panama City). 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 Eastern Standard Time
- ONX
- PAC
- PTY
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Manila in Panama City?
- 9:00 am Manila is 8:00 pm Panama City, the previous day.
- What is 12:00 pm Manila in Panama City?
- 12:00 pm Manila is 11:00 pm Panama City, the previous day.
- What is 12:30 pm Manila in Panama City?
- 12:30 pm Manila is 11:30 pm Panama City, the previous day.
- What is 2:00 pm Manila in Panama City?
- 2:00 pm Manila is 1:00 am Panama City.
- What is 5:00 pm Manila in Panama City?
- 5:00 pm Manila is 4:00 am Panama City.
- What is 11:30 pm Manila in Panama City?
- 11:30 pm Manila is 10:30 am Panama City.