Houston Time vs Manila Time
What is the time difference between Houston, Texas and Manila, Philippines? 13 hours ahead of Houston. Live clocks, conversion tips, and business scheduling guide.
Houston, Texas (CDT)
Monday, September 21, 2026
Manila (GMT+8)
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Houston to Manila — Hour-by-Hour Conversion
| Houston (CDT) | Manila (GMT+8) |
|---|---|
| 06:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 07:00 AM | 08:00 PM |
| 08:00 AM | 09:00 PM |
| 09:00 AM | 10:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 01:00 AM |
| 01:00 PM | 02:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 03:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 04:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 05:00 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 06:00 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 07:00 AM |
| 07:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 08:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 09:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Highlighted rows = typical Houston business hours
Business Scheduling: Houston ↔ Manila
Many Houston businesses outsource to Manila-based BPO firms. The best overlap is early morning Houston: 7–9 AM CT (9–11 PM Manila time). Houston's large Filipino community strengthens business ties.
Travel Tips: Houston to Manila
No direct flights from Houston to Manila; common connections include Tokyo, Seoul, or Taipei. Total travel time ranges from 18–24 hours with the 13–14 hour time difference.
Fun Facts
- The Philippines is one of the largest BPO (business process outsourcing) hubs in the world
- Manila's time zone abbreviation PST can be confused with US Pacific Standard Time — they are very different
- There is a large Filipino community in Houston, one of the biggest in the US
About Houston and Manila Time Zones
Manila operates on Philippine Standard Time (PST), which is UTC+8. The Philippines does not observe daylight saving time, so Manila is 13 hours ahead during CST and 14 hours ahead during CDT.