Philippines Time to India Time: PHT to IST Difference and Call Guide
The Philippines is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India all year. When it is 2:00 PM in Manila, it is 11:30 AM in India. To change Philippines time (PHT) into India time (IST), subtract 2 hours 30 minutes. To change India time into Philippines time, add 2 hours 30 minutes.
Philippines time now
The Philippines is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India all year.
Compare all countriesMost people in India look up Philippines time for one of a few reasons: a call to a son or daughter studying there, a meeting with a Philippine office or outsourcing team, or planning a trip. This guide gives you a full hour table, ready examples, call times and a few practical tips. For other countries, see our travel time tools.
Quick Answer
- Time difference: the Philippines is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India.
- Philippines time zone: Philippine Time (PHT), UTC+8, used across the whole country.
- India time zone: India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30.
- Daylight saving: neither country changes its clocks, so the gap is the same all year.
Key Takeaways
- Subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from Philippines time to get India time.
- Manila, Cebu, Davao and Baguio all show the same time.
- After 9:30 PM in India, it is already the next day in the Philippines.
- The Philippines shares its time with Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and Bali.
- PST can mean Philippine Standard Time or Pacific Standard Time. Write Philippines time or UTC+8 to avoid a mix up.
Philippines and India Time Zones Explained
The Philippines uses Philippine Time, which is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China use the same offset. India uses India Standard Time (IST), which is UTC+5:30, across the whole country.
The gap is the difference between the two: 8 hours minus 5 hours 30 minutes equals 2 hours 30 minutes. Neither country uses daylight saving time now, so the gap never changes.
How to Convert PHT to IST
- Philippines time to India time: subtract 2 hours 30 minutes.
- India time to Philippines time: add 2 hours 30 minutes.
An easy way to do it in your head is to take away 3 hours, then add back 30 minutes. For example, 7:00 PM in Manila becomes 4:00 PM, then 4:30 PM in India.
PHT to IST: Hour-by-Hour Table
Find the Philippines hour on the left. For times in between, such as 6:40 PM, look up 6 PM and add the 40 minutes to the India time.
| Philippines (PHT) | India (IST) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM (previous day) |
| 1:00 AM | 10:30 PM (previous day) |
| 2:00 AM | 11:30 PM (previous day) |
| 3:00 AM | 12:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 1:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM |
| 1:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| 2:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
Common Examples
What is 2 PM Manila time in India?
It is 11:30 AM in India on the same day.
What is 8 PM PHT in IST?
It is 5:30 PM in India on the same day.
What is 1 AM Philippines time in India?
It is 10:30 PM in India, and the date in India is still the previous day.
What is 9 PM IST in the Philippines?
It is 11:30 PM in the Philippines on the same day.
What is 10 PM IST in the Philippines?
It is 12:30 AM the next day in the Philippines.
Best Time to Call the Philippines from India
| Who you are calling | Good time in India | Time in the Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Family and students in the evening | 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM | 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM |
| Offices, both sides at work | 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| Early catch-up before work | 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Weekend catch-up | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM | 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
A few tips:
- Avoid your late evening. A call at 10 PM from India reaches Manila at 12:30 AM.
- Check shift hours. Many Philippine teams in outsourcing work night or rotating shifts for clients abroad, so confirm when the person you are calling is on duty. If you work US hours from India yourself, see our guide on US shift timings in India.
- Weekends line up. The Philippines works Monday to Friday, like most offices in India.
- Check local holidays. Philippine public holidays do not match Indian ones, so confirm dates before a work call.
For more ideas on staying in touch across time zones, see our guide on the best time to call family abroad from India.
Studying or Travelling in the Philippines
Many Indian students study medicine and other courses in the Philippines, which is why family calls are the most common reason to check this time. Evening in India is late evening in the Philippines, so aim for the early evening window in the table above.
Most itineraries from India connect through hubs such as Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok or Hong Kong, and a few non-stop routes have been added over time, so check with the airline. The gap is only 2 hours 30 minutes, so jet lag is mild. Get daylight on the morning after you land and sleep at a normal Philippines bedtime. Try our Jet Lag Planner, and read our guide to your first long-haul flight. Entry rules for Indian passport holders can change, so check the official Philippine immigration or embassy website before you book.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding instead of subtracting. The Philippines is ahead of India, so subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from Philippines time to get India time.
- Mixing up PST. It can mean Philippine Standard Time or Pacific Standard Time. Name the country.
- Missing the date change. After 9:30 PM in India, it is already the next day in the Philippines.
- Forgetting shift work. A late evening call may reach someone who is on a night shift, or asleep after one.
- Looking for daylight saving. It is not used now, so the gap does not change.
Philippines Time to India Time in Hindi
फ़िलीपींस का समय भारत के समय से 2 घंटे 30 मिनट आगे रहता है। मनीला में दोपहर 2:00 बजे हों तो भारत में सुबह 11:30 बजे होते हैं। फ़िलीपींस के समय को भारतीय समय में बदलने के लिए 2 घंटे 30 मिनट घटाएँ, और भारतीय समय को फ़िलीपींस के समय में बदलने के लिए 2 घंटे 30 मिनट जोड़ें। अभी दोनों देशों में डेलाइट सेविंग टाइम नहीं है।
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between the Philippines and India?
The Philippines is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India all year. The Philippines uses UTC+8 and India uses UTC+5:30.
What is 2 PM Philippines time in India?
It is 11:30 AM in India on the same day.
What is 9 PM IST in the Philippines?
It is 11:30 PM in the Philippines on the same day.
Is Manila time the same as Singapore time?
Yes. The Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China all use UTC+8, so they show the same time.
Does the Philippines use daylight saving time?
No. The Philippines does not change its clocks now, so the gap with India stays at 2 hours 30 minutes all year.
Do Manila, Cebu and Davao have different times?
No. The whole country shares one time zone.
What is the best time to call the Philippines from India?
For family or students, 5 PM to 8:30 PM in India reaches the Philippines at 7:30 PM to 11 PM. For work, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM in India overlaps with office hours there.
Keep Planning
- Compare more countries on our travel tools page.
- See all your family time zones at once on the Family Clock.
- Same time as Manila: Singapore time to India time, Malaysia time to India time and Hong Kong time to India time.
- Southeast Asia: Vietnam time to India time and Indonesia time to India time.
Sources
Last updated: 7 November 2026. Time zone rules can change, so check the live tool before an important booking.
Varinder Kaur is from Amritsar, India. She has traveled to well-known places across India, including Darjeeling, and to a few countries abroad, and shares travel experiences and practical tips for travelers through OpinionHook.
