The time difference is on your side
The Philippines is on UTC+8 all year with no daylight saving. The UK is on GMT in winter and BST in summer.
| UK time | Manila time (summer, BST) | Manila time (winter, GMT) |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 4 PM | 5 PM |
| 1 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM |
| 5 PM | 12 AM | 1 AM |
That means your Specialist can cover your whole working day, starting in their afternoon. For them it's a late shift, not an all-night one, which matters for keeping good people long-term. It also gives you a few morning hours in Manila for work that's ready before you start your day.
Why UK businesses hire from the Philippines
- Cost. A full-time UK hire comes with employer National Insurance, pension contributions, holiday pay and office costs. A dedicated Filipino Specialist costs a fraction of that.
- English. English is an official language in the Philippines and widely used in business.
- Flexibility. Start part-time and scale up as the work grows.
Holidays
UK bank holidays and Philippine public holidays don't line up. Philippine holidays include Holy Week, Independence Day on June 12, All Saints' Day and Christmas. Agree upfront which days your Specialist takes off and how coverage works.
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.