The time difference
Ireland follows the same clock changes as the UK, and the Philippines stays on UTC+8 all year.
| Irish time | Manila time (summer, IST) | Manila time (winter, GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 1 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 5 PM | 12 AM | 1 AM |
Your Specialist covers your full working day on a late shift, not an all-night one. That's better for them and better for you, because good people stay.
Why Irish businesses hire from the Philippines
- Cost. Irish salaries plus employer PRSI and other costs make local hires expensive, especially for a role you're not sure needs full-time hours yet.
- English. English is an official language in the Philippines and widely used in business.
- Creative talent. Our Irish clients mostly hire for video editing, one of the areas where Filipino Specialists are strongest.
Holidays
Irish bank holidays and Philippine public holidays don't match. Philippine holidays include Holy Week, Independence Day on June 12, All Saints' Day and Christmas. Agree a holiday calendar upfront so coverage is never a surprise.
How it works with VAST
Book a call and tell us the work and your hours. We train your Specialist before day one, and they can start in as little as 72 hours. If the fit isn't right, we reassign for free in your first 90 days.