Chittagong ↔ Manila
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Chittagong time).
Sync Chittagong and Manila easily. Chittagong is 2 hours behind Manila. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 15:00 (Chittagong 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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:04 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:04 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:04 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
With only a 2 hours difference, these cities share a near-total workday overlap. Coordination is seamless, with most business hours aligning perfectly.
Chittagong Business Pulse
- Culture Practical, trade-focused, and the major maritime hub of Bangladesh. Relationship-heavy.
- Lunch Break 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal window for calls is 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Business in this major port is practical and focused on international trade. Personal trust is vital. The work week is Sunday through Thursday. Be patient with potential power/internet disruptions and maintain a professional and steady tone.
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 | Chittagong | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Dhaka | Asia/Manila |
| Country | Bangladesh | Philippines |
| Coordinates | 22.36, 91.78 | 14.60, 120.98 |
| Population | 2,582,401 | 14,667,000 |