Manila ↔ Oslo
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Manila time).
Sync Manila and Oslo easily. Manila is 7 hours ahead of Oslo. 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
15:33 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:33 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:33 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Manila and Oslo 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.
Oslo Business Pulse
- Culture Values work-life balance and honesty. Informal but professional.
- Lunch Break 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM.
- Pro Tip Norwegians start their day early; 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM is the best window. The work day often ends early, especially on Fridays or during the summer (sometimes as early as 3:00 PM). Be direct, honest, and avoid any "hard-sell" tactics. Work-life balance is extremely respected.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Manila | Oslo |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Europe/Oslo |
| Country | Philippines | Norway |
| Coordinates | 14.60, 120.98 | 59.91, 10.75 |
| Population | 14,667,000 | 1,086,000 |