Manila ↔ Porto
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Manila time).
Sync Manila and Porto easily. Manila is 8 hours ahead of Porto. Decent overlap available between 16:00 and 19:00 (Manila 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
17:04 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:04 EST
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London
08:04 GMT
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Outside Business HoursSynchronization Context
Syncing between Manila and Porto is challenging due to the 8 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.
Porto Business Pulse
- Culture Hardworking, pragmatic, and relationship-driven. A major hub for trade and industry.
- Lunch Break 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. People in Porto are known for being hardworking and straightforward. Relationship building is vital, but discussions are also practical. Punctuality is appreciated. A professional but warm and honest approach is most effective.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Manila | Porto |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Europe/Lisbon |
| Country | Philippines | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 14.60, 120.98 | 41.16, -8.63 |
| Population | 14,667,000 | 237,591 |