Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
If it's this in Manila, it's that in Nicosia.
When it's 8:00 am in Manila, it's 3:00 am in Nicosia — late night there, the same day.
When it's 10:00 am in Manila, it's 5:00 am in Nicosia — morning there, the same day.
When it's 12:00 pm in Manila, it's 7:00 am in Nicosia — morning there, the same day.
When it's 3:00 pm in Manila, it's 10:00 am in Nicosia — late morning there, the same day.
When it's 5:00 pm in Manila, it's 12:00 pm in Nicosia — midday there, the same day.
When it's 9:00 pm in Manila, it's 4:00 pm in Nicosia — afternoon there, the same day.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Manila uses the PHP (₱) and Nicosia uses the EUR (€). Language shifts too — English in Manila, Greek in Nicosia. Be careful behind the wheel: Manila drives on the right, Nicosia on the left.
- Country
- Philippines
- Capital
- Manila
- Currency
- Philippine peso (PHP · ₱)
- Language
- English, Filipino
- Calling code
- +63
- Drives on
- Right
- Country
- Cyprus
- Capital
- Nicosia
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- Greek, Turkish
- Calling code
- +357
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Manila and Nicosia?
Manila is 5 hours behind Nicosia. Manila runs on GMT+8 and Nicosia on GMT+3. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When it's 10 am in Manila, what time is it in Nicosia?
10:00 am in Manila is 5:00 am in Nicosia on the same day — morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When it's 3 pm in Manila, what time is it in Nicosia?
3:00 pm in Manila is 10:00 am in Nicosia on the same day — late morning there. The same shift applies to any hour; the quick-conversion cards and the 24-hour table above cover the full day.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Manila from Nicosia?
About 8,865 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 10h 56m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Manila and Nicosia use?
Manila uses the Philippine peso (PHP, ₱); Nicosia uses the euro (EUR, €). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Manila from Nicosia?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +63, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Manila and Nicosia?
Manila primarily speaks English, Filipino; Nicosia speaks Greek, Turkish. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Manila and Nicosia drive on the same side of the road?
No. Philippines drives on the right, Cyprus on the left. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.