UK Time vs the Philippines
The Philippines runs on a single fixed time zone, well ahead of the UK, with a gap that moves only when UK clocks change.
United Kingdom
Philippines (Manila)
Figures for Monday 26 October 2026. Live figures need JavaScript.
Time difference
The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+8, a single fixed offset for the whole country including Manila, Cebu and Davao.
The Philippines is 7 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time, and 8 hours ahead during GMT (winter), because the Philippines does not observe daylight saving time.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what common UK times are in the Philippines on Monday 26 October 2026. On dates after a clock change in either country the times can differ: check the clock-change note or use the converter.
UK clocks go back at 2am BST (01:00 UTC) on Sunday 25 October 2026. In the Philippines, 9am UK is 4pm until Saturday 24 October 2026, and 5pm from Sunday 25 October 2026.
| UK time | Philippines (Manila) |
|---|---|
| 9am | 5pm |
| 12pm | 8pm |
| 5pm | 1am |
| 9pm | 5am |
Best time to call
Early UK morning, around 8am-10am, matches the Philippines' afternoon and is the most workable window. By UK lunchtime the Philippines is already into the evening.
Daylight saving notes
The Philippines has kept a fixed UTC+8 offset for decades with no daylight saving. The UK-Philippines gap only changes because the UK switches between GMT and BST.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and the Philippines?
The Philippines is 7 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time, and 8 hours ahead during GMT (UK winter time), because Philippine Standard Time stays fixed all year.
Does the Philippines observe daylight saving time?
No. The Philippines keeps a constant UTC+8 offset, so any shift in the gap comes from the UK's own GMT/BST changes.
What time is it in the Philippines when it is 9am in the UK?
When it is 9am in the UK, it is normally 4pm in the Philippines during British Summer Time, or 5pm during GMT.