Time Difference Between Manila and Los Angeles
As of 31 August 2026, Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Manila. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, Los Angeles, United States ranges from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind relative to Manila, Philippines. The calculator below is always up to date.
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Manila, Philippines
06:34
Tue, Sep 1, 2026
UTC+8 · Asia/Manila
Los Angeles, United States
-15h15:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-7 · PDT · America/Los_Angeles
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Manila.
When it is 06:34 in Manila, it is already the previous day in Los Angeles.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manila | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Asia/Manila | UTC+8 | Not observed |
| Los Angeles | Monday, August 31, 2026 | PDTAmerica/Los_Angeles | UTC-7 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Manila to Los Angeles
Every hour of today in Manila and what it is in Los Angeles. Highlighted rows fall inside Los Angeles working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Manila | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 09:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 10:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 11:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 12:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 13:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 14:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 10:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 11:00 | 20:00prev day |
| Manila | Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 13:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 14:00 | 23:00prev day |
| 15:00 | 00:00 |
| 16:00 | 01:00 |
| 17:00 | 02:00 |
| 18:00 | 03:00 |
| 19:00 | 04:00 |
| 20:00 | 05:00 |
| 21:00 | 06:00 |
| 22:00 | 07:00 |
| 23:00 | 08:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Manila and Los Angeles never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–12:00 in Manila (17:00–21:00 in Los Angeles)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
Los Angeles puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-7 to UTC-8. After that date, Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Manila — instead of 15 hours behind, as it is today.
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Manila and Los Angeles: common questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Los Angeles?
As of 31 August 2026, Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Manila. The gap is not fixed: across the year, Los Angeles ranges from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind relative to Manila, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Manila, what time is it in Los Angeles?
It is 06:00 PM in Los Angeles, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is Los Angeles ahead of or behind Manila?
Los Angeles is behind Manila by 15 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in Los Angeles starts and ends later in Manila terms.
Do Manila and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles changes its clocks twice a year; Manila does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when Los Angeles switches: across the year, Los Angeles ranges from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind relative to Manila.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Manila?
Standard working hours in Manila and Los Angeles do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Manila or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
Related comparisons
Local dates shown for Manila, Philippines (UTC+8) and Los Angeles, United States (UTC-7) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.