Manila ↔ Seattle
Best Time to Call
Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (Manila time).
Sync Manila and Seattle easily. Manila is 16 hours ahead of Seattle. Decent overlap available between 8:00 and 11:00 (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
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Tokyo
17:02 GMT+9
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Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
03:02 EST
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London
08:02 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.
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.
Seattle Business Pulse
- Culture Tech-heavy, casual, and values innovation and nature.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip The "sweet spot" is 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect a casual professional environment (lots of tech-casual wear). Networking often happens over coffee; many locals are flexible with virtual meeting times but value their time in nature, so avoid late evening or weekend intrusions.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Manila | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | America/Los_Angeles |
| Country | Philippines | USA |
| Coordinates | 14.60, 120.98 | 47.61, -122.33 |
| Population | 14,667,000 | 3,511,000 |