Cebu ↔ Houston
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Cebu time).
Sync Cebu and Houston easily. Cebu is 14 hours ahead of Houston. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 9:00 (Cebu time).
Upcoming Time Change
- New York City clocks forward 1h in 10 days Mar 08
💡 Review recurring meetings scheduled during these dates to avoid sync issues.
Meeting Optimizer
Sync Score
5.3/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
17:02 GMT+9
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New York City
03:02 EST
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London
08:02 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Operating on opposite sides of the clock, these cities have virtually no overlapping business hours. Expect a 24-hour turnaround for most communications.
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.
Houston Business Pulse
- Culture Focused on energy, medical, and aerospace. Professional and direct.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:30 AM. Houston is a practical, results-oriented city. The Central Time Zone is ideal for North American coordination. While professional, the culture has a touch of "Southern hospitality," so a friendly opening is always appropriate.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Cebu | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | America/Chicago |
| Country | Philippines | USA |
| Coordinates | 10.32, 123.89 | 29.76, -95.37 |
| Population | 964,000 | 6,707,000 |