New York to Singapore Time Converter
Singapore is 13 hours ahead of New York (EST). During US daylight saving (EDT), the gap is 12 hours.
Daylight saving note: Singapore never observes DST. During US EDT (March–November), the gap narrows from 13h to 12h.
ET to SGT Conversion Table
Full 24-hour reference table. Use the live clocks above for the exact current offset.
| 🇺🇸 ET | 🇸🇬 ET → SGTUTC-5 to UTC+8 | 🇸🇬 EDT → SGTUTC-4 to UTC+8 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 01:00 | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 02:00 | 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 03:00 | 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 04:00 | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 05:00 | 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 06:00 | 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 07:00 | 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 08:00 | 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 09:00 | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 10:00 | 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 11:00 | 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM | next day |
| 12:00 | 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 13:00 | 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 14:00 | 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 15:00 | 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | next day |
| 16:00 | 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | next day |
| 17:00 | 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 18:00 | 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | next day |
| 19:00 | 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | next day |
| 20:00 | 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 21:00 | 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | next day |
| 22:00 | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 23:00 | 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
* "next day" = converted time falls on the following calendar day.
Best Hours to Schedule New York–Singapore Calls
New York and Singapore have almost no synchronous working hours overlap. Singapore business hours (9 AM–6 PM SGT) correspond to 8:00 PM–5:00 AM New York (EST). The closest viable window is 7:00–8:00 AM Singapore (6:00–7:00 PM prior-day EST) — Singapore early morning vs New York late afternoon.
About New York (ET)
New York (EST/EDT) is 13 hours behind Singapore in standard time. The two cities represent the Americas and Southeast Asia anchors of a major US-ASEAN financial relationship. Singapore accounts for approximately 41% of US trade with ASEAN, yet the 13-hour gap makes synchronous collaboration challenging.
About Singapore (SGT)
Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) is fixed year-round — no DST, no seasonal changes. At exactly 13 hours ahead of New York (EST), Singapore's business day runs nearly in parallel to the opposite end of the clock. Only at the edges (Singapore 7–8 AM / New York 6–7 PM prior day) do the two cities briefly align.
How to Avoid New York–Singapore Conversion Mistakes
Use the live clocks and the table for different jobs. The live clocks show the current offset between New York and Singapore. The table gives you a stable reference for planning common hours. If the page has more than one table column, pick the column that matches the season or DST state shown in the column label.
Daylight saving is the main trap. Some pairs stay fixed all year, while others move by one hour because only one side changes clocks, or because the two sides change on different dates. That is why this page keeps the daylight saving note near the live clocks and labels alternate table scenarios instead of hiding the offset change in a paragraph.
Always check the calendar date when the converted time lands near midnight. A late evening time in New York can become the next day in Singapore, and an early morning time can still be the previous day. If the table marks "next day" or "prev day", include that date shift in the message or calendar invite.
Abbreviations can be ambiguous. ET can mean EST or EDT; London can be GMT or BST; Sydney can be AEST or AEDT. City names and IANA time zones are safer for exact scheduling than abbreviations alone. For recurring meetings, test the same local time once in January and once in July before you lock it in.
For one-off events, enter the exact date and time in the main time zone converter or meeting scheduler if the table does not show your hour. That keeps the answer tied to the correct daylight saving rule instead of a memorized offset.
When you share the result, write both local times in one line: "10:00 AM ET/ converted SGT time." For client calls, flights, webinars, launches, and deadlines, also include the date. The extra wording feels repetitive, but it gives every recipient a second way to catch a timezone mistake before it becomes a missed meeting. It is especially helpful when someone forwards the invite to a third city.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is Singapore from New York?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of New York (EST, UTC-5). During US EDT (March–November), the gap is 12 hours. Singapore never observes DST.
What time is 9 AM New York in Singapore?
9:00 AM New York (EST) is 10:00 PM Singapore (SGT). During US EDT, 9:00 AM is 9:00 PM Singapore.
Is there any working hours overlap between New York and Singapore?
Practically none. Singapore business hours (9 AM–6 PM SGT) correspond to 8 PM–5 AM New York (EST). The only viable real-time window is Singapore 7–8 AM / New York 6–7 PM prior day.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?
No. Singapore uses UTC+8 year-round. The New York–Singapore gap changes only when the US shifts clocks in March (to EDT) and November (back to EST).