Korea time to Manila
The current time in Korea (KST) and Manila side by side, plus a converter and a quick reference table. Updates live and handles daylight saving automatically.
Convert a specific time
Planning a call or a stream? Convert any time between Korea and Manila.
Korea → Manila quick reference
Common Korea times in Manila local time (today).
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Korea to Manila time difference, explained
Korea uses a single timezone, Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9), and does not observe daylight saving time — so KST never changes. Manila, on the other hand, stays on Philippine Time (UTC+8) all year and does not observe daylight saving time. That means the exact gap between Korea and Manila can shift by an hour when Manila changes its clocks, but never because of anything on Korea's side.
The live clocks at the top of this page always show the correct current difference, and the converter and table update automatically, so you never have to do the math by hand.
Frequently asked
How many hours ahead is Korea of Manila?
Check the banner under the live clocks — it shows the exact current difference, including any daylight-saving shift on the Manila side.
Does Korea change clocks for summer time?
No. Korea has stayed on UTC+9 year-round since 1988, so KST never shifts.
Will the difference change during the year?
Only if Manila observes daylight saving time. When Manila's clocks move, the gap to Korea changes by an hour; Korea itself never moves.
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