To set Philippine time in Windows 10, go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & time. Turn off Set time zone automatically, then choose (UTC+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore from the Time zone list. Windows doesn’t list Manila by name, but that zone uses the same time as the Philippines: UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Applies to: Windows 10. The same steps work in Windows 11. Checked against Microsoft Support on September 24, 2026.
Change the time zone
- Right-click the clock on the taskbar and select Adjust date/time. Or go to Start > Settings > Time & Language > Date & time.
- Turn off Set time zone automatically.
- Open the Time zone list and select (UTC+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore.
- Make sure Set time automatically is on, then select Sync now so the clock is exact.
If Set time zone automatically is on and your PC is in the Philippines, Windows may already pick the right zone from your location. Turn it off only if the time is wrong.
Why Manila isn’t in the list
Windows groups places by shared time rules and only names a few cities for each. The Philippines uses Philippine Standard Time (PHT), which is UTC+8 with no daylight saving time. Any UTC+08:00 zone without daylight saving time gives the right time. That includes:
- (UTC+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, which is the zone standard time zone mappings use for Manila
- (UTC+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi
- (UTC+08:00) Taipei
Any of these shows the correct Philippine time.
If the time is still wrong
- Wrong by exactly one hour or more: the time zone is wrong. Check it again.
- Wrong by a few minutes: select Sync now. If it fails, restart the PC and try again.
- Wrong after every restart: the PC’s CMOS battery may be running low. A repair shop can replace it.
See how to fix the clock on Windows 10.
Show Philippine date and number formats
To use Philippine formats for dates, times, and currency (₱):
- Go to Settings > Time & Language > Region.
- Set Country or region to Philippines.
- Under Regional format, choose English (Philippines) or Filipino (Philippines).
To switch between a 12-hour and 24-hour clock, select Change data formats on the same page and choose a Short time format.
Add a second clock
If you work across time zones, show Philippine time alongside your local time:
- On the Date & time page, select Add clocks for different time zones.
- Check Show this clock, choose (UTC+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and name it
Manila. - Select OK. Hover over or select the taskbar clock to see both times.
See how to add an additional clock in Windows 10.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Philippines use daylight saving time?
No. Philippine time stays at UTC+8 all year, so you don’t need to adjust anything in March or November.
Will choosing Singapore change my language or region?
No. The time zone only sets the clock. Language and regional formats are separate settings under Region and Language.
Can I set the time zone from the command line?
Yes. In Command Prompt run as administrator, type tzutil /s "Singapore Standard Time" and press Enter. That’s the internal name for the Kuala Lumpur, Singapore zone.
To show the date as dd/MM/yyyy, see how to change the date format in Windows 10.
For other time zones, see how to change the time zone in Windows 10. Microsoft’s guide is Set time, date, and time zone settings in Windows. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.
What time zone is the Philippines in?
Philippine Standard Time is UTC+8, the same as Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and western Australia. In Windows, it appears as (UTC+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore.
My clock is off by a few minutes. Why?
The time zone is right but the clock has drifted. Go to Settings > Time & Language > Date & time and select Sync now. If it keeps drifting after restarts, the small battery on the motherboard may need replacing.
Can Windows set the time zone automatically?
Yes. Turn on Set time zone automatically on the Date & time page. It uses your location, so location services must be on. If it picks the wrong zone, turn it off and choose the zone yourself.
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