Singapore Time Difference
SGT (UTC+8) compared to major world cities
⚡ Quick Reference
Singapore is UTC+8 year-round (no daylight saving). That's 13 hours ahead of New York, 8 hours ahead of London, and 3 hours behind Sydney.
🌍 Time Difference Table
| City | Difference | When SG is 9 AM | When SG is 6 PM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 New York | -13 hours | 8:00 PM (prev day) | 5:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | -16 hours | 5:00 PM (prev day) | 2:00 AM |
| 🇬🇧 London | -8 hours | 1:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 🇩🇪 Berlin | -7 hours | 2:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 🇦🇪 Dubai | -4 hours | 5:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 Mumbai | -2.5 hours | 6:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | 0 hours | 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| 🇯🇵 Tokyo | +1 hour | 10:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| 🇦🇺 Sydney | +3 hours | 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 🇳🇿 Auckland | +5 hours | 2:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
* Times shown for standard time. Adjust for daylight saving in those locations.
🌐 Same Timezone Cities
These cities share the same time as Singapore (UTC+8):
⏰ DST Impact on Singapore
Singapore doesn't observe DST
But many countries Singapore works with DO observe daylight saving. Here's how it affects time differences:
🇬🇧 London
- • Winter (GMT): -8 hours
- • Summer (BST): -7 hours
🇺🇸 New York
- • Winter (EST): -13 hours
- • Summer (EDT): -12 hours
🇦🇺 Sydney
- • Winter (AEST): +2 hours
- • Summer (AEDT): +3 hours
🇪🇺 Europe (CET)
- • Winter: -7 hours
- • Summer: -6 hours
📊 Singapore's Position
Global Time Position
Singapore is positioned perfectly to bridge Asia and Europe within a single workday:
- • Morning (9 AM SGT): Connect with Australia (noon), Asia-Pacific active
- • Afternoon (2 PM SGT): Europe starting their day (6-8 AM)
- • Evening (6 PM SGT): Full overlap with European business hours
- • Late night (10 PM SGT): US East Coast starting (9 AM)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Singapore GMT+8?
Yes, Singapore is UTC+8 (same as GMT+8) year-round. The timezone is called Singapore Standard Time (SGT).
Does Singapore change clocks?
No, Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. The time stays constant throughout the year at UTC+8.
Why is Singapore UTC+8 and not UTC+7?
Geographically Singapore should be UTC+7, but it uses UTC+8 to align with Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China for business convenience.
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Last updated: December 2024.