Current Time in Singapore
Singapore is on SGT (UTC+8) all year. It does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Singapore time at a glance
- Time zone: Asia/Singapore (SGT).
- UTC offset now: UTC+8, on standard time.
- Clock changes: none in the next 12 months.
- Country: Singapore.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: Tokyo, 7 hours.
What time is it in Singapore? SGT (UTC+8), no clock changes, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Singapore in?
Singapore is in the Asia/Singapore time zone. Right now it is on SGT (UTC+8), which is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year.
Singapore, Singapore, has no clock changes in the next 12 months, so SGT (UTC+8) applies on every date in that period.
Does Singapore use daylight saving time?
No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
A zone with no clock changes keeps one UTC offset on every date, so a meeting booked in Singapore for next month and one for next summer sit at the same distance from UTC.
What is Singapore time in UTC?
Right now Singapore is 8 hours ahead of UTC, so subtract 8 hours from Singapore time to get UTC. The offset is the same on every date.
| Time in Singapore | UTC when Singapore is on SGT (UTC+8) |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 10:00 PM (−1 day) |
| 9:00 AM | 1:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM |
| 8:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 11:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
What is the time difference between Singapore and other major cities?
Singapore is 8 hours ahead of London and 12 hours ahead of New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with Tokyo, at 7 hours.
| City | Gap from Singapore | Shared 9-to-5 window (Singapore time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 8 hours behind | — | — |
| New York | 12 hours behind | — | — |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | — | — |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 2 hours 30 minutes behind | 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Which time converters include Singapore?
SavvyToolz has 4 converter pages for Singapore, pairing it with New York and London. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Singapore in?
- Singapore is in the Asia/Singapore time zone. Right now it is on SGT (UTC+8), which is 8 hours ahead of UTC all year.
- Does Singapore change its clocks?
- No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, and its clocks do not change in the next 12 months.
- Is Singapore ahead of or behind UTC?
- Singapore is 8 hours ahead of UTC right now (UTC+8), so subtract 8 hours from Singapore time to get UTC.
- What is the best time to call Singapore from Tokyo?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Singapore time, which is 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Tokyo. Singapore is 1 hour behind Tokyo right now.