Manila to California time converter

California is 15 hours behind Manila. When it is 9:00 AM in Manila, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in California.

Manila PHT

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

California PDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Philippines
Wed, Oct 21
PHTUTC+8
United States
Tue, Oct 20
PDTUTC-7-15h
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6:16 AM in Manila, Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Manila to California conversion table

Every hour of today in Manila and the matching time in California. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ManilaCalifornia
12:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM12:00 AM
4:00 PM1:00 AM
5:00 PM2:00 AM
6:00 PM3:00 AM
7:00 PM4:00 AM
8:00 PM5:00 AM
9:00 PM6:00 AM
10:00 PM7:00 AM
11:00 PM8:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Manila (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in California): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Manila and California switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -15h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -16h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -15h

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Manila and California?

California is 15 hours behind Manila.

What time is it in California when it is 9 AM in Manila?

When it is 9:00 AM in Manila, it is 6:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in California.

When is the best time to call California from Manila?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM in Manila (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in California): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Manila and California change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.