Days in Calamba are currently getting shorter, about 5 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Calamba
Calamba is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.2117° N, 121.1653° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,582 km (983 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,437 km (5,243 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,601 km (7,209 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,075 km (8,124 mi) east
Calamba lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Calamba
The point on Earth exactly opposite Calamba is near Várzea Grande - when it's noon in Calamba, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Calamba
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Calamba
Calamba is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Calamba lies in the tropics, at 14.21° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Calamba
In Calamba, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 17m, a difference of roughly 1h 41m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Calamba's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Calamba at 14.21° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Calamba
With a population of 575,046, Calamba ranks as the 17th most populous city in Philippines, out of 524 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Calamba
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Calamba.
Current local time at the airport is 13:32:16.
Daylight saving time in Calamba
Calamba uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Manila. The current local offset is UTC+8 / PST.
Calamba does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Calamba
Business hours in Calamba (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
- Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Sydney: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Calamba
Compare time in Calamba with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Philippines
Public Holidays Affecting Calamba
Official national holiday observed in Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Calamba in?
Calamba follows the Asia/Manila time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Calamba at UTC+8.
What time is it in Calamba right now?
The current local time in Calamba is 13:32:16 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Calamba observe daylight saving time?
No. Calamba is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Calamba?
Calamba is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Calamba?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport to Calamba, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 13:32:16.
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