Manila ↔ Shanghai
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (Manila time).
Manila and Shanghai are in the same timezone. Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 9:00 and 17:00 (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
6/10
-12h Current Time +12h
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Tokyo
20:01 GMT+9
Personal
Outside Business Hours🌍
New York City
06:01 EST
Sleeping
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London
11:01 GMT
Working
Synchronization Context
Manila and Shanghai are perfectly synchronized in the same timezone, making real-time collaboration effortless throughout the entire workday.
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.
Shanghai Business Pulse
- Culture Highly competitive and fast-paced. Business is often conducted with a mix of modern efficiency and traditional "Guanxi" (relationships).
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Nap time is common).
- Pro Tip Respect the 12-1 PM lunch and rest window; lights are often dimmed in offices for naps. The best time to call is between 2:00 PM and 4:30 PM. Avoid calling during major public holidays like Golden Week or Lunar New Year, as business comes to a complete halt.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Manila | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Asia/Shanghai |
| Country | Philippines | China |
| Coordinates | 14.60, 120.98 | 31.23, 121.47 |
| Population | 14,667,000 | 29,210,000 |