Days in Zamboanga are currently getting shorter, about 2 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 Zamboanga
Zamboanga is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 6.9103° N, 122.0739° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 769 km (478 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 9,250 km (5,748 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 10,788 km (6,703 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 13,491 km (8,383 mi) east
Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zamboanga is near Manaus - when it's noon in Zamboanga, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zamboanga
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zamboanga
Zamboanga is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Zamboanga lies in the tropics, at 6.91° 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 Zamboanga
In Zamboanga, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 12h 31m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 11h 43m, a difference of roughly 0h 48m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zamboanga's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zamboanga at 6.91° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zamboanga
With a population of 1,018,849, Zamboanga ranks as the 8th most populous city in Philippines, out of 524 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Zamboanga
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM / RPMZ) is a major international airport serving Zamboanga directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:49:17.
Daylight saving time in Zamboanga
Zamboanga uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Manila. The current local offset is UTC+8 / PST.
Zamboanga does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zamboanga
Business hours in Zamboanga (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 Zamboanga
Compare time in Zamboanga with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Philippines
Public Holidays Affecting Zamboanga
Official national holiday observed in Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zamboanga in?
Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga at UTC+8.
What time is it in Zamboanga right now?
The current local time in Zamboanga is 13:49:17 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zamboanga observe daylight saving time?
No. Zamboanga is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zamboanga?
Zamboanga is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zamboanga?
Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) is the airport serving Zamboanga. The current local time at the airport is 13:49:17.
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