SGT — Singapore Time
UTC+08:00 · 8 hours ahead of UTC
Details
| Abbreviation | SGT |
| Full name | Singapore Time |
| UTC offset | UTC+08:00 |
| IANA identifier | Asia/Singapore |
| DST | Not observed |
Time Difference from SGT
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +12h |
| Chicago | +13h |
| Los Angeles | +15h |
| London | +7h |
| Paris | +6h |
| Moscow | +5h |
| Dubai | +4h |
| Mumbai | +2h 30m |
| Bangkok | +1h |
| Shanghai | Same time |
| Tokyo | -1h |
| Sydney | -2h |
| Auckland | -4h |
Using SGT in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently evening in SGT, which is near the edge of the workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with Shanghai: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM SGT equals 9:00 AM-5:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone has no listed DST shift, which keeps recurring events simpler across the year.
| Market | SGT | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Bangkok | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Tokyo | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | 10:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Sydney | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM | 11:00 AM-5:00 PM |
| Mumbai | 12:00 PM-5:00 PM | 9:30 AM-2:30 PM |
| Auckland | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
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Cities in SGT
About SGT (Singapore Time)
SGT (Singapore Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of +08:00, meaning it is 8 hours ahead of UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as Asia/Singapore. It is used in 8 countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and others.
SGT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains the same throughout the year, which simplifies scheduling with locations in this time zone.
Major cities in SGT include Singapore, and 24 more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SGT?
SGT stands for Singapore Time. It is 8 hours ahead of UTC (UTC+08:00). The IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Singapore.
What is the current time in SGT?
The current SGT time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. SGT is UTC+08:00, which is 8 hours ahead of UTC.
Does SGT observe daylight saving time?
No, SGT does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset of +08:00 remains constant throughout the year.
What countries use SGT?
Countries and regions using SGT include Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan.
How do I convert SGT to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert SGT to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between SGT and 13 major world cities.