Days in Mandaluyong are currently getting shorter, about 6 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 Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.5784° N, 121.0352° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,623 km (1,008 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,396 km (5,217 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,642 km (7,234 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,040 km (8,103 mi) east
Mandaluyong 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 Mandaluyong
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mandaluyong is near Várzea Grande - when it's noon in Mandaluyong, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mandaluyong
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Mandaluyong 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 Mandaluyong
In Mandaluyong, 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 15m, a difference of roughly 1h 44m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mandaluyong's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mandaluyong at 14.58° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mandaluyong
With a population of 425,000, Mandaluyong ranks as the 28th most populous city in Philippines, out of 524 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mandaluyong
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) is a major international airport serving Mandaluyong directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:55:54.
Daylight saving time in Mandaluyong
Mandaluyong uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Manila. The current local offset is UTC+8 / PST.
Mandaluyong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mandaluyong
Business hours in Mandaluyong (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 Mandaluyong
Compare time in Mandaluyong with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Philippines
Public Holidays Affecting Mandaluyong
Official national holiday observed in Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mandaluyong in?
Mandaluyong 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 Mandaluyong at UTC+8.
What time is it in Mandaluyong right now?
The current local time in Mandaluyong is 12:55:54 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mandaluyong observe daylight saving time?
No. Mandaluyong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mandaluyong?
Mandaluyong is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mandaluyong?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the airport serving Mandaluyong. The current local time at the airport is 12:55:54.
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