Last updated: October 6, 2026
C5 — officially Carlos P. Garcia Avenue — is one of Metro Manila’s main alternate routes to EDSA, running from Taguig up through Pasig and Quezon City. It follows the standard MMDA number coding scheme, including window hours.
C5 Coding Schedule
| Day | Plate numbers ending in |
|---|---|
| Monday | 1 and 2 |
| Tuesday | 3 and 4 |
| Wednesday | 5 and 6 |
| Thursday | 7 and 8 |
| Friday | 9 and 0 |
| Saturday and Sunday | No coding |
Coding Hours and Window Hours on C5
Coding is enforced on C5 from 7:00–10:00 AM and 5:00–8:00 PM, Monday to Friday. During window hours from 10:01 AM to 4:59 PM, coded vehicles may use C5.
Practical Tips for C5 Drivers
- C5’s intersections (especially around Ortigas, Eastwood, and Bonifacio Global City exits) are chokepoints — avoid them during the 7:00–10:00 AM coding window.
- The 10:01 AM–4:59 PM window is the best time for cross-metro trips on your coding day.
- Flooding can hit the low-lying stretches of C5 in heavy rain — coding or not, check weather before heading out.
- Watch for truck and bus restrictions on certain C5 segments at specific hours.
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Disclaimer
ByaheGuide is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the LTO or MMDA. Coding rules can change — always confirm current rules with official MMDA announcements.