Manila ↔ Marseille
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Manila time).
Sync Manila and Marseille easily. Manila is 7 hours ahead of Marseille. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Manila 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
15:37 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:37 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:37 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Manila and Marseille is challenging due to the 7 hours offset. Teams should prioritize asynchronous communication or specific 'handover' windows.
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.
Marseille Business Pulse
- Culture Pragmatic, relationship-heavy, and influenced by its status as a major Mediterranean port.
- Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Ideal call window is 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Business culture in Marseille is relational; spend time on introductions and building trust. Directness is appreciated, but it should be polite. Avoid the 12:30-2 PM lunch break strictly. Personal presence is highly valued.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Manila | Marseille |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Europe/Paris |
| Country | Philippines | France |
| Coordinates | 14.60, 120.98 | 43.30, 5.37 |
| Population | 14,667,000 | 861,635 |