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Check local time in Singapore and all Singapore cities. Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8).

Singapore Quick Facts

🏛️ Capital City
Singapore
👥 Population
5.9M
💰 Currency
S$ Singapore Dollar
📞 Phone Code
+65
🗣️ Official Languages
EnglishMandarinMalayTamil

🕐 Time Zones in Singapore

SGT (UTC+8)

Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (UTC+8). As a city-state, it has a single timezone. Singapore is a major global financial center and shipping hub.

Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). This means the time difference with countries that do observe DST (such as the US, UK, and most of Europe) will change twice a year when those countries adjust their clocks.

🏙️ Major Cities in Singapore (1 cities)

Singapore
Singapore

Click on any city to see detailed local time, sunrise/sunset times, and weather information.

📞 Best Time to Call Singapore

Calling Singapore from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Singapore. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

Standard business hours in Singapore are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.

✈️ Time-Related Travel Tips for Singapore

When traveling to Singapore, expect significant jet lag if coming from Europe or the Americas. Allow 1-2 days to adjust to the time difference. Most Singapore hotels will have alarm clocks, but setting your phone to local time immediately upon arrival helps. Multiple languages are spoken including English and Mandarin and Malay and Tamil. Business meetings often start punctually, so account for traffic when planning.

🎯 Interesting Facts About Time in Singapore

  • •Despite its size, Singapore uses only one time zone, simplifying scheduling across the entire country.
  • •The capital Singapore is the political center of Singapore with a total national population of 5.9M.
  • •Many Asian countries, including Singapore, historically based their time zones on Beijing or Tokyo time during different periods.
  • •Time zone boundaries don't always follow geographical lines - they're often adjusted for political, economic, or practical reasons.
  • •The concept of standardized time zones was developed in the 19th century with the expansion of railways, replacing local solar time.

About Time in Singapore

Singapore uses a single time zone (SGT (UTC+8)). This makes it relatively straightforward to coordinate times across the country.

The capital city Singapore serves as the political and often economic center of Singapore. Major business activities are spread across cities including Singapore.

When planning international calls, video conferences, or business meetings with contacts in Singapore, it's important to consider the time zone difference. SGT (UTC+8) is the most commonly referenced time zone for Singapore.

Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (S$) as its official currency. The international dialing code is +65.Multiple languages are spoken, including English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil.

🏙️ Cities in SingaporeSingapore flag

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Singapore
Singapore

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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Singapore

What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8). The capital Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8).

Does Singapore observe Daylight Saving Time?

Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). This means the time difference with countries that do observe DST (such as the US, UK, and most of Europe) will change twice a year when those countries adjust their clocks.

What is the best time to call Singapore from the US?

Calling Singapore from the US requires careful planning due to the significant time difference. If you're on the East Coast (EST), try calling between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM, which will be morning time in Singapore. West Coast callers (PST) can call between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For UK callers, early morning calls work best.

What are typical business hours in Singapore?

Standard business hours in Singapore are typically 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM local time, Monday through Friday. Government offices and banks may have shorter hours. Many businesses close for lunch, especially in Southern European, Latin American, and Asian countries.