Days in Makati City are currently getting shorter, about 4 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 Makati City
Makati City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.5503° N, 121.0327° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,620 km (1,007 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,399 km (5,219 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,639 km (7,232 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,041 km (8,103 mi) east
Makati City 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 Makati City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Makati City is near Várzea Grande - when it's noon in Makati City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Makati City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Makati City
Makati City is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 66 days from now.
Because Makati City is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Makati City
In Makati City, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 59m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 16m, a difference of roughly 1h 43m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Makati City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Makati City at 14.55° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Makati City
With a population of 510,383, Makati City ranks as the 18th most populous city in Philippines, out of 524 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Makati City
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) is a major international airport serving Makati City directly.
Current local time at the airport is 22:15:55.
Daylight saving time in Makati City
Makati City uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Manila. The current local offset is UTC+8 / PST.
Makati City does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Makati City
Business hours in Makati City (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 Makati City
Compare time in Makati City with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Philippines
Public Holidays Affecting Makati City
Official national holiday observed in Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Makati City in?
Makati City 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 Makati City at UTC+8.
What time is it in Makati City right now?
The current local time in Makati City is 22:15:55 on Thursday, 15 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Makati City observe daylight saving time?
No. Makati City is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Makati City?
Makati City is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Makati City?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the airport serving Makati City. The current local time at the airport is 22:15:55.
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