How many hours is Tokyo ahead of Manila?

Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) is always exactly 1 hour ahead of Manila (PHT, UTC+8). Neither Japan nor the Philippines observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset never changes throughout the year.

Does the Philippines observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. The Philippines abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1978. PHT (Philippine Time) is always UTC+8 year-round with no seasonal clock changes.

Does Japan observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Japan abolished Daylight Saving Time in 1952. JST (Japan Standard Time) is always UTC+9 year-round.

What are the business hours overlap between Tokyo and Manila?

Tokyo business hours are roughly 09:00–18:00 JST, which corresponds to 08:00–17:00 PHT in Manila. This gives a full 8-hour overlap during normal working hours, making Tokyo-Manila one of the easiest Asia-Pacific pairs to coordinate.

Is the clock accurate?

Yes, as long as your device clock is synchronized (most modern devices sync automatically via NTP). The timezone conversions use the IANA database built into your browser.

What is the time in Manila when Tokyo is at noon?

When it is 12:00 noon JST in Tokyo, it is 11:00 PHT in Manila — always 1 hour earlier, every day of the year.

Time Difference: Tokyo to Manila

Name: Time Difference: Tokyo to Manila
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Author: Nham Vu

See the current time in Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) and Manila (PHT, UTC+8) side by side with the fixed 1-hour offset between the two cities.

Tokyo, Japan

JST • UTC+9

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Manila, Philippines

PHT • UTC+8

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Current Offset

1 hour — Tokyo is ahead of Manila

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Summary

See the current time in Tokyo (JST, UTC+9) and Manila (PHT, UTC+8) side by side with the fixed 1-hour offset between the two cities.

How it works

Your device clock is read via the JavaScript Date API.
Tokyo time is computed using the IANA timezone identifier Asia/Tokyo (always UTC+9).
Manila time is computed using Asia/Manila (always UTC+8, no DST).
The offset is calculated by comparing the UTC offsets of both timezones at the current moment.
The display updates every second so both clocks stay live and accurate.
A visual indicator shows whether both cities share the same calendar day.

Use cases

Scheduling video calls between colleagues in Tokyo and Manila.
Checking whether both cities are in business hours at the same time.
Planning Japan-Philippines travel connections and layovers.
Tracking live events or broadcasts originating from either city.
Remote teams coordinating across JST and PHT time zones.
Investors monitoring the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Philippine Stock Exchange trading windows.
Students or journalists following live news from Tokyo or Manila.
Confirming the offset is always 1 hour with no DST surprises in either country.

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Last updated: 2026-07-26 · Reviewed by Nham Vu