Working With a Philippines Team: Time Zones for AU, UK & US
Management · 6 min read · Updated 2026-07
The Philippines is UTC+8. That's only 0–3 hours behind Australian eastern time (near-full overlap), a workable morning/afternoon overlap with the UK, and an achievable overlap with US hours when staff work a shifted schedule. Most roles get 4–8 hours of real-time overlap without unusual hours.
Australia & New Zealand
PH sits 0–3 hours behind AEST, so a Philippines team works almost your whole day in real time. This is the easiest overlap of any major offshore market and a big reason AU businesses favour the Philippines.
United Kingdom
There's a natural overlap across the UK morning and the PH afternoon/evening. Many teams run a shifted schedule so several hours land inside UK business hours for meetings and live collaboration.
United States
US overlap requires a shifted (often evening/overnight PH) schedule, which good providers staff for with shift premiums. Plenty of US businesses run full US-hours offshore teams this way.
Key takeaways
- Philippines = UTC+8.
- AU/NZ: near-full real-time overlap.
- UK: strong morning overlap; shift for more.
- US: full-hours coverage via shifted schedules.
Common questions
Will my team work my exact hours?
Yes, where the role needs it — most providers staff AU, UK or US business hours, with a small shift premium built into the rate.
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