Days in Quezon 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 Quezon City
Quezon City is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 14.6488° N, 121.0509° 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 11,650 km (7,239 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,037 km (8,101 mi) east
Quezon 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 Quezon City
The point on Earth exactly opposite Quezon City is near Várzea Grande - when it's noon in Quezon City, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Quezon City
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Quezon City
Quezon City is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Quezon 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 Quezon City
In Quezon 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 Quezon City's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Quezon City at 14.65° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Quezon City
With a population of 3,084,270, Quezon City ranks as the 1st most populous city in Philippines, out of 524 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Quezon City
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Quezon City.
Current local time at the airport is 11:34:23.
Daylight saving time in Quezon City
Quezon City uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Manila. The current local offset is UTC+8 / PST.
Quezon City does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Quezon City
Business hours in Quezon 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 Quezon City
Compare time in Quezon City with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Philippines
Public Holidays Affecting Quezon City
Official national holiday observed in Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Quezon City in?
Quezon 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 Quezon City at UTC+8.
What time is it in Quezon City right now?
The current local time in Quezon City is 11:34:23 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Quezon City observe daylight saving time?
No. Quezon 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 Quezon City?
Quezon City is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Quezon City?
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the nearest airport to Quezon City, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:34:23.
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