Manila is usually 2 hours behind Sydney. Sydney observes daylight saving time and Manila does not, so the difference shifts by an hour around the changeovers.

ManilaSydney

Sunrise 5:44 AMSunset 6:16 PM(local)

Sunrise 6:28 AMSunset 5:31 PM(local)

Public holiday in Manila: Ninoy Aquino Day (Aug 21)
Sydney: standard timeNow UTC+10. Next change: October 4, 2026 β€” clocks go forward 1 hour.
ManilaUTC+8
SydneyUTC+10

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Manila

Dialing code+63
Population1,600,000
Coordinates14.60Β°N, 120.98Β°E
Elevation13 m

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Sydney

Dialing code+61
Population5,557,233
Coordinates33.87Β°S, 151.21Β°E
Elevation58 m

No comfortable common working hours β€” these cities barely overlap.

Working hours assumed 9:00–18:00.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Manila and Sydney?
Manila is 2 hours behind Sydney. Use the side-by-side clocks and the day/night strips above to convert any hour between them.
When is the best time to call between Manila and Sydney?
There is no hour when standard working hours (9:00–18:00) overlap in both Manila and Sydney, so any call falls outside business hours for at least one side.
Why does the time difference between Manila and Sydney change?
Because at least one of Manila and Sydney observes daylight saving time, the difference shifts by an hour when one city changes its clocks and the other has not yet (or does not).