Days in Marikina City 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 Marikina City
Marikina City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.6481° N, 121.1133° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 1,631 km (1,013 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 8,388 km (5,212 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 11,649 km (7,238 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,044 km (8,105 mi) east
Marikina 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 Marikina City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Marikina City is near Várzea Grande - when it's noon in Marikina City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Marikina City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Marikina City
Marikina City is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Marikina 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 Marikina City
In Marikina 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 15m, a difference of roughly 1h 44m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Marikina City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Marikina City at 14.65° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Marikina City
With a population of 471,323, Marikina City ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Philippines, out of 524 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Marikina City
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) is a major international airport located about 19 km (11 mi) from Marikina City.
Current local time at the airport is 12:14:41.
Daylight saving time in Marikina City
Marikina City uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Manila. The current local offset is UTC+8 / PST.
Marikina City does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Marikina City
Business hours in Marikina 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 Marikina City
Compare time in Marikina City with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Philippines
Public Holidays Affecting Marikina City
Official national holiday observed in Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Marikina City in?
Marikina 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 Marikina City at UTC+8.
What time is it in Marikina City right now?
The current local time in Marikina City is 12:14:41 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Marikina City observe daylight saving time?
No. Marikina 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 Marikina City?
Marikina City is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Marikina City?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport to Marikina City, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:14:41.
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