Chicago ↔ Manila
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago time).
Sync Chicago and Manila easily. Chicago is 14 hours behind Manila. Decent overlap available between 18:00 and 19:00 (Chicago 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
17:01 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:01 EST
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London
08:01 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.
Chicago Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, hardworking, and friendly. A major hub for logistics, finance, and manufacturing.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Best times for calls are 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Chicagoans are known for being practical and direct but also friendlier than their East Coast counterparts. The Central Time Zone is the "Goldilocks zone" for North American business, allowing for easy syncs with both NYC and LA.
Manila Business Pulse
- Culture Highly service-oriented and Westernized in professional settings. Very hospitable and polite.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Standard business hours calls are best between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Filipinos are exceptionally polite and values "Pakikisama" (harmony); avoid overly blunt or confrontational language. Be aware that typhoon season can frequently disrupt schedules and connectivity.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Chicago | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | America/Chicago | Asia/Manila |
| Country | USA | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 41.88, -87.63 | 14.60, 120.98 |
| Population | 8,939,000 | 14,667,000 |