Manila×Washington
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Manila uses the PHP (₱) and Washington uses the USD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the right in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Philippines
- Capital
- Manila
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP · ₱)
- Language
- English, Filipino
- Calling code
- +63
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- United States
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD · $)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Manila and Washington?
Manila is 12 hours behind Washington. Manila runs on GMT+8 and Washington on GMT-4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Manila from Washington?
About 13,777 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 43m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Manila and Washington use?
Manila uses the Philippine peso (PHP, ₱); Washington uses the United States dollar (USD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Manila from Washington?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +63, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Manila and Washington?
Both Philippines and United States count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Manila also has Filipino; Washington adds no other official tongue.
Do Manila and Washington drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the right. Rental cars feel identical between the two.