What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (SST or SGT), which is UTC+8. The country operates on a single time zone with no regional variations.

Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?

No. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC+8 offset is fixed year-round, so there is no clock change in summer or winter.

What is the time difference between Singapore and the US?

Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of US Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and 12 hours ahead during Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). It is 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) and 15 hours ahead during PDT.

What is the time difference between Singapore and the UK?

During GMT (winter), Singapore is 8 hours ahead of the UK. During British Summer Time (BST, UTC+1), Singapore is 7 hours ahead. Singapore does not adjust its clocks, so the offset shifts when the UK changes.

What is the time difference between Singapore and Australia?

Singapore (UTC+8) is 2 hours behind Sydney during AEDT (UTC+11) and 1 hour behind during AEST (UTC+10). It is the same as Perth (AWST, UTC+8) year-round.

What IANA timezone identifier does Singapore use?

Singapore uses the IANA identifier Asia/Singapore (UTC+8). This is the standard ID used by operating systems, programming languages, and calendar applications.

Singapore Time Zones Overview

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See the current time in Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) and compare it with major world cities instantly.

SGT — Singapore Standard Time UTC+8

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IANA IDAsia/Singapore

AbbreviationSGT / SST

UTC offset+08:00

Daylight savingNone

World Clock — Current Time vs Singapore

City	Time Zone	Offset vs SGT	Local Time

SGT Time Converter

Enter a time in SGT to see it in another city.

Time in SGT

To City

Common Differences vs SGT

London (GMT)−8 h

London (BST)−7 h

New York (EST)−13 h

New York (EDT)−12 h

Los Angeles (PST)−16 h

Dubai (GST)−4 h

Tokyo (JST)+1 h

Sydney (AEDT)+3 h

Perth (AWST)same

Summary

See the current time in Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) and compare it with major world cities instantly.

How it works

The page loads and immediately shows a live SGT clock ticking in real time.
The world comparison table updates every second showing the equivalent current time in major cities alongside Singapore.
Use the time converter to enter any specific time in SGT and see it translated to a city of your choice.
Quick facts on the right panel show SGT's UTC offset, IANA identifier, and common city-pair time differences.
All calculations run entirely in your browser using the Intl.DateTimeFormat API — no server requests.

Use cases

Check the current time in Singapore before scheduling a business call.
Find the best overlap window for a meeting between Singapore and a US, European, or Australian team.
Confirm that Singapore does not observe daylight saving time before booking a recurring call.
Convert a specific SGT time slot to your local time zone using the converter.
Plan travel connections by knowing how many hours Singapore is ahead of or behind your home city.
Quickly look up the UTC+8 offset when filling in calendar invites.
Understand what day it is in Singapore when calling late in the evening from the Americas.
Reference SGT alongside neighboring Southeast Asian time zones (Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila).

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu