Current local time in Laoag, Philippines
The live clock above shows the time in Laoag. Laoag is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8 right now (PST).
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Region | Ilocos Norte |
| Population | about 155,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.20° N, 120.59° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Manila |
| Abbreviation | PST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Laoag doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:35 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 5:46 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 5:26 PM | 11 h 2 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Laoag at about 12:06 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Laoag sits at 120.6° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Laoag time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Laoag |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Shanghai | same time | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Laoag |
|---|---|---|
| Tuguegarao | 136 km (85 mi) | same time |
| Baguio City | 197 km (122 mi) | same time |
| Dagupan | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Tarlac | 302 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Cabanatuan | 302 km (188 mi) | same time |
| Angeles | 340 km (211 mi) | same time |
| Olongapo | 376 km (234 mi) | same time |
| Quezon City | 397 km (247 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Philippines
- Manila
- Quezon City
- Davao
- Cagayan de Oro
- Cebu
- General Santos
- Bacolod
- Zamboanga
- Iligan
- Naga
- Pasay City
- Iloilo
- Baguio City
- Batangas
- Legazpi
- Angeles
- Olongapo
- Tacloban
Questions people ask
What time zone is Laoag in?
Laoag is in the Asia/Manila time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Laoag have daylight saving time?
Laoag doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (PST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Laoag when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Laoag's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).