Offset
The time difference between Manila and Wellington is 4 hours.
Manila (PHT) is behind Wellington (NZST).
PHT: UTC+8
NZST: UTC+12
Neither Manila nor Wellington is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Manila (1 PM–5 PM in Wellington).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Manila (3:00 PM Wellington).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
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
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Manila uses Philippine Time (PHT). To call Philippines, dial +63.
Wellington uses New Zealand Time (NZST, or NZDT). To call New Zealand, dial +64.
Wellington is approximately 5,150 miles southeast of Manila.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Manila | Wellington | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Wellington observes daylight saving time; Manila does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Wellington transitions: on Sunday, September 27, 2026, clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.
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
- 7:42 AM
- Sunset
- 4:59 PM
- Day length
- 9h 17m
Daylight overlap: 7h 32m — 5:27 AM–12:59 PM in Manila (9:27 AM–4:59 PM in Wellington). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Philippine Time
Other cities in New Zealand 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 New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Manila in Wellington?
- 9:00 am Manila is 1:00 pm Wellington.
- What is 12:00 pm Manila in Wellington?
- 12:00 pm Manila is 4:00 pm Wellington.
- What is 12:30 pm Manila in Wellington?
- 12:30 pm Manila is 4:30 pm Wellington.
- What is 2:00 pm Manila in Wellington?
- 2:00 pm Manila is 6:00 pm Wellington.
- What is 5:00 pm Manila in Wellington?
- 5:00 pm Manila is 9:00 pm Wellington.
- What is 11:30 pm Manila in Wellington?
- 11:30 pm Manila is 3:30 am Wellington, the next day.