Country in Asia

Current Local Time in Philippines

Current local time and time zone in Philippines, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌦️ 85°F now🕔 5:05 PM local📅 Best: January, February, March and April👥 117 million

Current local time in Philippines

5:05 PM
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Manila
UTC offsetUTC+08:00
UTC now9:05 AM
Sunrise5:45 AM
Sunset5:44 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:45 AM
Sunset5:44 PM
Daylight11h 59m
Solar noon11:44 AM
Golden hour (am)5:45 AM - 6:45 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:44 PM - 5:44 PM
Blue hour (am)5:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:44 PM - 6:14 PM
Moon phase🌗 Last quarter · 62%
Moonrise11:25 PM
Moonset12:05 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Philippines

TypeCountry
ContinentAsia
ContinentAsia
Coordinates14°35′58.2″N 120°59′3.1″E (14.5995, 120.9842)
CapitalManila
Population117.000.000
Area115.831 sq mi
ISO codePH
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3PHL
CurrencyPhilippine peso (PHP)
LanguagesFilipino, English
Calling code+63
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Local time5:05 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March and April
ClimateTropical

Local time by island in Philippines

2 islands mapped in this atlas

Local time by city in Philippines

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Summary

Philippines is a country in Asia. Philippines is a country in Asia with its capital at Manila. It has a population of about 117 million. The capital is Manila.

Right now it is 85°F (29°C) in Philippines with light drizzle. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 80°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.8/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Philippines is January, February, March and April. The climate is tropical. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 95°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 75°F.

The closest major airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 7 mi away. Nearby highlights include Boracay, Nacpan Beach, Palawan and White Beach, Boracay.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 91°F is 4.3°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Philippines today at 9/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 14°35′58.2″N 120°59′3.1″E (14.5995, 120.9842)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Philippines?

Philippines is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 14.5995, 120.9842. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Philippines right now?

It is currently 85°F (29°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 69% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Philippines?

January, February, March and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Philippines, which has a tropical climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Philippines in?

Philippines observes Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00). The local time is 5:05 PM.

How many people live in Philippines?

Philippines has a population of approximately 117 million.

What is the nearest airport to Philippines?

The closest airports are Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 7 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Philippines?

Popular options include Boracay, Nacpan Beach, Palawan and White Beach, Boracay.

What places are in Philippines?

Philippines covers 3 places in this atlas, including Boracay, Manila and Palawan.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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