Cebu ↔ Guangzhou
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (Cebu time).
Cebu and Guangzhou are in the same timezone. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (Cebu time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 11 days Mar 09
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
3.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
15:34 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:34 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:34 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Cebu and Guangzhou are perfectly synchronized in the same timezone, making real-time collaboration effortless throughout the entire workday.
Cebu Business Pulse
- Culture Professional, hospitable, and a major BPO and tourism hub. Very Westernized professional tone.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Standard business calls are best between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Cebuanos are exceptionally polite and friendly. The tech and BPO sectors operate on global schedules, but for local offices, stick to standard times. Avoid overly blunt language and maintain a warm, polite tone.
Guangzhou Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic and trade-focused. Known for "Canton Fair" and a deep history in international commerce.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The 12-2 PM lunch window is very important; avoid calling then. Best times are 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. While Cantonese is the local language, Mandarin is the business standard for non-locals. Pragmatism and efficiency are highly valued in this major trade hub.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Cebu | Guangzhou |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Philippines | China |
| Coordinates | 10.32, 123.89 | 23.13, 113.26 |
| Population | 964,000 | 14,284,000 |