Current Time in Singapore
Singapore · Singapore Time (SGT) · UTC+8 · No Daylight Saving Time
Current Time in Other Cities
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Tokyo | --:-- -- |
| Dubai | --:-- -- |
| India | --:-- -- |
| London | --:-- -- |
| Los Angeles | --:-- -- |
About Singapore's Time Zone
Quick answer: Singapore uses Singapore Time (SGT) · UTC+8 year-round · no daylight saving. The live clock above is the safest answer when your meeting, flight, or deadline depends on the exact local time.
Singapore uses Singapore Time (SGT) · UTC+8 · No Daylight Saving Time. If you are checking the time for a call, trip, launch, or support handoff, the live clock is safer than a memorized offset because it reflects the exact current rule for Asia/Singapore.
Singapore is a major finance, logistics, and APAC operations hub. Its fixed UTC+8 clock makes it a clean anchor for calls with Tokyo, Hong Kong, Dubai, India, London, and the US West Coast.
Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. If your Singapore-London or Singapore-New York gap changes, it is because London or New York changed clocks.
Singapore has one timezone nationwide. In scheduling tools, use Asia/Singapore rather than a generic UTC+8 label because several regions share the same offset but use different local rules.
Data point: Singapore's IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Singapore. Use that identifier in code, calendars, and scheduling tools instead of relying only on an abbreviation. IANA Time Zone Database
Singapore Time vs Other Major Cities
These are the city comparisons people usually need with Singapore. The table gives the pattern; the live clocks above show the current local time right now.
| City | Offset | What changes? |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | UTC+9 | Tokyo is 1 hour ahead |
| Dubai | UTC+4 | Dubai is 4 hours behind |
| India | UTC+5:30 | India is 2h 30m behind |
| London | UTC+0/UTC+1 | London is 7 or 8 hours behind |
| Los Angeles | UTC-8/UTC-7 | Los Angeles is 15 or 16 hours behind |
Best Times to Call Singapore
Start with Singapore's normal working day, then check the other city's clock before choosing a slot. The most common mistake is getting the hour right but missing the date when the conversion crosses midnight.
For recurring meetings, test the same local time once in January and once in July. If the answer moves by an hour, daylight saving is involved and the invite needs explicit timezone labels.
For one-off work such as flights, interviews, webinars, or launch deadlines, write both local times in the message. A line like "10:00 AM Singapore time / converted local time" gives everyone a second chance to catch a timezone mistake.
| Scenario | Useful window | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo to Singapore | 10:00 AM-6:00 PM JST | One-hour gap |
| India to Singapore | 6:30 AM-2:30 PM IST | Singapore is 2h 30m ahead |
| London to Singapore | 8:00-10:00 AM London | Late afternoon in Singapore |
| Los Angeles to Singapore | 5:00-7:00 PM Los Angeles | Next morning in Singapore |
For a live overlap finder, use the meeting scheduler or convert an exact time with the time zone converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Singapore in?
Singapore uses Singapore Time. The standard abbreviation is SGT, and the IANA timezone identifier is Asia/Singapore.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?
No. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. The local clock stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year.
What is the UTC offset for Singapore?
Singapore stays on UTC+8 year-round.
What is the IANA timezone for Singapore?
The IANA timezone identifier for Singapore is Asia/Singapore.
What is the best way to schedule a meeting with Singapore?
Use the live clock above, then convert the exact meeting date with the time zone converter. For recurring meetings, check both winter and summer so DST changes do not quietly move one side by an hour.