Manila and Johannesburg: 6 hours Apart

Clock in Manila is 6 hours ahead

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BASE

09:00

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Johannesburg

South Africa · -6h🔔 Public Holiday in 3d — Youth Day

03:00

London

United Kingdom · -7h

02:00

New York

USA · -12h

21:00-1 day

Tokyo

Japan · +1h

10:00

Dubai

United Arab Emirates · -4h

05:00

How far apart are Manila and Johannesburg?

Manila is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg. Midday in Manila lines up with 06:00 in Johannesburg.

Manila is in the Asia/Manila timezone. Johannesburg is in Africa/Johannesburg. The difference is 6 hours.

Daily overlap window

There is a 2-hour window each day where both Manila and Johannesburg are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00).

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Manila

Johannesburg

Overlap (2h)

When to schedule across time zones

Both Manila and Johannesburg are in standard hours simultaneously for 2h per day.

15:00 Manila / 09:00 Johannesburg✓ Both working

16:00 Manila / 10:00 Johannesburg✓ Both working

Based on standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in each location's local time.

Upcoming public holidays

⚡ Watch out — upcoming holidays on both sides. Verify availability in advance.

Manila10 holidays

Aug 21Ninoy Aquino Day

Aug 31National Heroes Day

Oct 31All Saints' Day Eve

Nov 1All Saints' Day

Nov 30Bonifacio Day

Johannesburg6 holidays

Jun 16Youth DaySOON

Aug 10National Women's Day

Sep 24Heritage Day

Dec 16Day of Reconciliation

Dec 25Christmas Day

How to work with Manila and Johannesburg time zones

Working across Manila (Philippines) and Johannesburg (South Africa) involves a 6-hour gap. The good news: there is a 2-hour mutual window in standard business hours that lets both sides collaborate without anyone joining at an unreasonable hour.

💡 How to schedule across these time zones

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15:00–16:00 in Manila = 09:00–10:00 in Johannesburg. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.

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16:00–17:00 in Manila = 10:00–11:00 in Johannesburg. Both sides are in standard business hours during this window.

DST transitions can silently shift your meeting times by an hour. The ClockinSync Chrome Extension tracks these changes automatically so you never get caught off guard.

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Use the time slider above to find the exact equivalent time for any moment in Manila. The input bar accepts natural language like "3pm", "15:30", or "9am Rome" for instant conversions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johannesburg ahead of or behind Manila?

The offset is 6 hours — Manila is ahead of Johannesburg. Timezones: Asia/Manila and Africa/Johannesburg.

What hours do Manila and Johannesburg share for work?

There is a 2 hours window where both locations are within standard business hours (09:00–17:00). Best time: around 15:00 Manila / 09:00 Johannesburg.

Will the offset change due to a DST transition anytime soon?

Both Manila and Johannesburg are in a stable DST period. No adjustments needed for meetings scheduled in the next 7 days.

What time does Johannesburg show when Manila hits midday?

Noon in Manila corresponds to 6:00 AM in Johannesburg.

How do I find out what time it is in Johannesburg from Manila?

Type any time in the input bar (e.g. "9am", "14:30") or use the slider. All locations including Johannesburg update at the same time.

Does Manila have holidays coming up that could affect scheduling?

Watch out for Ninoy Aquino Day in Manila on August 21 — offices may be closed or understaffed.

What timezone is Manila in, and what timezone is Johannesburg in?

Manila observes Asia/Manila and Johannesburg observes Africa/Johannesburg. Their UTC offset difference is 6 hours.

What time does a 5 PM Manila message arrive in Johannesburg?

An email sent at 5 PM in Manila lands at 11:00 AM in Johannesburg. Your Johannesburg contact should still be at their desk.

What is the UTC offset comparison for Manila and Johannesburg?

Manila uses Asia/Manila and Johannesburg uses Africa/Johannesburg. The 6 hours difference between them reflects their distinct UTC offset positions.

Quick time conversions: Manila → Johannesburg

Common reference points to help you plan across the time difference.

At 6:00 PM Manila time, you're looking at 12:00 PM in Johannesburg.

I'm in Manila at 1:00 PM — what time is my colleague in Johannesburg seeing?—7:00 AM

6:00 AMin Manila→12:00 AMin Johannesburg

Setting a 8:00 AM alarm in Manila? That's 2:00 AM for Johannesburg.

5:00 PMin Manila→11:00 AMin Johannesburg

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Manila ↔ Johannesburg

2h of business hours overlap daily (09:00–17:00)

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