Time difference between Manila and Anchorage
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Manila
Manila, the Philippines is UTC+8 · Anchorage, the United States is UTC−9 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Manila does not change its clocks and Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
| Manila / Anchorage clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 16 hours behind | about 34 weeks — most of the year |
| standard / standard | 17 hours behind | about 18 weeks |
Manila stays put all year while Anchorage moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Anchorage's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Manila's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in Manila and nine-to-five in Anchorage do not overlap at all. With 16 hours between them, one side is always outside working hours, and the practical question is which side takes the early start or the late finish rather than when to meet.
Manila to Anchorage, hour by hour
| Manila | Anchorage |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM (previous day) |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM (previous day) |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM (previous day) |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM (previous day) |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
On the usual gap of 16 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Manila and Anchorage?
Anchorage is 16 hours behind Manila for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Manila does not change its clocks and Anchorage goes forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
Is Anchorage ahead of Manila?
No — Anchorage is 16 hours behind. Manila is UTC+8 and Anchorage is UTC−9 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Manila in Anchorage?
5:00 PM (previous day), on the usual gap.
When can Manila and Anchorage meet?
Nine-to-five in Manila and nine-to-five in Anchorage do not overlap at all. One side has to take the call outside working hours, and with 16 hours between them it is worth deciding in advance which side that is.
Other pairs
- Manila to Honolulu
- Manila to São Paulo
- Manila to Buenos Aires
- Manila to Lima
- Manila to Lagos
- Manila to Johannesburg
- Manila to Nairobi
- Perth to London
- Perth to Dublin
- Perth to Lisbon
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