Time Difference Between Philippines and New York
As of 31 August 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Philippines. That number is not constant. Over the course of a year, because of daylight saving changes, New York, United States ranges from 13 hours behind to 12 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
New York, United States
-12h18:34
Mon, Aug 31, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT · America/New_York
New York is 12 hours behind Philippines.
When it is 06:34 in Philippines, it is already the previous day in New York.
Time zone details
| Place | Local date | Time zone | UTC offset | Summer time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | Asia/Manila | UTC+8 | Not observed |
| New York | Monday, August 31, 2026 | EDTAmerica/New_York | UTC-4 | Active now |
Hour by hour: Philippines to New York
Every hour of today in Philippines and what it is in New York. Highlighted rows fall inside New York working hours (09:00–18:00).
| Philippines | New York |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00prev day |
| 01:00 | 13:00prev day |
| 02:00 | 14:00prev day |
| 03:00 | 15:00prev day |
| 04:00 | 16:00prev day |
| 05:00 | 17:00prev day |
| 06:00 | 18:00prev day |
| 07:00 | 19:00prev day |
| 08:00 | 20:00prev day |
| 09:00 | 21:00prev day |
| 10:00 | 22:00prev day |
| 11:00 | 23:00prev day |
| Philippines | New York |
|---|---|
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Best time to call or meet
Overlapping working hours
No overlap
Standard working hours in Philippines and New York never overlap. Someone has to start early or finish late — the calling window below is the practical compromise.
Reasonable calling hours
08:00–09:00 in Philippines (20:00–21:00 in New York)
Both people are awake and available between 08:00 and 21:00 local time during this window.
When this difference changes
New York puts its clocks back on Sunday, November 1, 2026
The local offset moves from UTC-4 to UTC-5. After that date, New York is 13 hours behind Philippines — instead of 12 hours behind, as it is today.
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Philippines and New York: common questions
What is the time difference between Philippines and New York?
As of 31 August 2026, New York is 12 hours behind Philippines. The gap is not fixed: across the year, New York ranges from 13 hours behind to 12 hours behind relative to Philippines, as clocks change. The calculator on this page always shows the difference for right now.
When it is 9:00 AM in Philippines, what time is it in New York?
It is 09:00 PM in New York, United States. Use the time field in the calculator above to check any other hour.
Is New York ahead of or behind Philippines?
New York is behind Philippines by 12 hours at the moment. In practical terms, the working day in New York starts and ends later in Philippines terms.
Do Philippines and New York observe daylight saving time?
New York changes its clocks twice a year; Philippines does not. The difference therefore shifts by an hour when New York switches: across the year, New York ranges from 13 hours behind to 12 hours behind relative to Philippines.
What is the best time to call New York from Philippines?
Standard working hours in Philippines and New York do not overlap at all, so one side has to take the call outside office hours. Early morning in Philippines or late evening is usually the least disruptive option.
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Local dates shown for Manila, Philippines (UTC+8) and New York, United States (UTC-4) were generated on Monday, August 31, 2026 UTC and refresh in your browser.