🇸🇬 Time in Singapore Now
Current local time in Singapore. Timezone: SGT (UTC+8).
Time Difference from Singapore
See how Singapore compares to other major cities worldwide.
| City | Current Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | --:-- | -- |
| Los Angeles | --:-- | -- |
| Chicago | --:-- | -- |
| London | --:-- | -- |
| City | Current Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin | --:-- | -- |
| Tokyo | --:-- | -- |
| Sydney | --:-- | -- |
| Dubai | --:-- | -- |
Key Facts About Time in Singapore
Singapore is 13 hours ahead of New York in winter, 12 during US daylight saving
Singapore shares the UTC+8 offset with China and Hong Kong
Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time
The sun rises around 7:00 AM and sets around 7:00 PM year-round
Singapore switched from UTC+7:30 to UTC+8 in 1982
About Singapore Time (SGT)
Singapore uses Singapore Time (SGT), which is UTC+8. As a city-state, Singapore has a single time zone. SGT is the same offset as China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, and Philippine Time, making business across East and Southeast Asia convenient. Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Geographically, Singapore sits near the equator at about 1°N latitude.
Scheduling Across Time Zones
When scheduling meetings or calls with people in Singapore, remember that SGT is UTC+8. Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC+8 offset remains constant throughout the year. This makes scheduling more predictable.
Use the live time difference table above to find overlapping business hours between Singapore and your location — it always reflects the current offsets, including any daylight saving adjustments on either side.
Timekeeping in Singapore
As a single city or small territory, Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8) uniformly.
Modern devices automatically adjust for SGT using the IANA timezone database, which tracks every timezone and DST rule globally. When traveling to Singapore, most smartphones and laptops will update to local time automatically when connected to a local network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Singapore right now?
The current time in Singapore is shown live at the top of this page. Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8). The clock updates every second using the IANA timezone Asia/Singapore.
Does Singapore use Daylight Saving Time?
No, Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The timezone remains at UTC+8 throughout the entire year, making time calculations straightforward.
What is the time difference between Singapore and New York?
Right now, New York is -- Singapore. This difference can shift by an hour when either location changes its clocks for daylight saving time — the value shown here and in the comparison table above is always the live, current difference.
What timezone abbreviation does Singapore use?
Singapore uses SGT, which stands for the timezone at UTC+8 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). This abbreviation and offset remain constant year-round.
What is the IANA timezone for Singapore?
The primary IANA timezone identifier for Singapore is Asia/Singapore. This is used by computers, smartphones, and programming languages to accurately determine the local time, including historical timezone changes and DST rules.
Time in Other Locations
Check the current time in other popular destinations around the world.