Manila ↔ Stockholm
Best Time to Call
Excellent overlap! The best window to call is between 16:00 and 17:00 (Manila time).
Sync Manila and Stockholm easily. Manila is 7 hours ahead of Stockholm. 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
15:44 GMT+9
Working
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New York City
01:44 EST
Sleeping
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London
06:44 GMT
Sleeping
Synchronization Context
Syncing between Manila and Stockholm 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.
Stockholm Business Pulse
- Culture Consensus-driven and egalitarian. Values sustainability and innovation.
- Lunch Break 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.
- Pro Tip Reach out between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Swedes value consensus and "Lagom" (just the right amount); avoid being overly boastful or pushy. Hierarchy is flat, and decision-making involves everyone. Do not schedule meetings over "Fika" (the essential coffee and cake break).
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Manila | Stockholm |
|---|---|---|
| Timezone | Asia/Manila | Europe/Stockholm |
| Country | Philippines | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 14.60, 120.98 | 59.33, 18.07 |
| Population | 14,667,000 | 1,670,000 |