Current local time in Singapore
Singapore, Singapore, uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (Singapore Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+8 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Singapore Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +65
The time zone, at a glance.
Singapore follows Asia/Singapore. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Singapore stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Singapore stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Singapore.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (12h 12m) and Dec the least (12h 3m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:12 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 3m | UTC+8 |
| Feb 15 | 7:16 AM | 7:21 PM | 12h 4m | UTC+8 |
| Mar 15 | 7:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 6m | UTC+8 |
| Apr 15 | 7:00 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 9m | UTC+8 |
| May 15 | 6:55 AM | 7:06 PM | 12h 11m | UTC+8 |
| Jun 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 12m | UTC+8 |
| Jul 15 | 7:04 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 11m | UTC+8 |
| Aug 15 | 7:04 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 9m | UTC+8 |
| Sep 15 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 7m | UTC+8 |
| Oct 15 | 6:48 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 5m | UTC+8 |
| Nov 15 | 6:47 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 3m | UTC+8 |
| Dec 15 | 6:58 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 3m | UTC+8 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Singapore with your world.
Add cities, choose the actual date, and preview your weekly meeting across clock changes.
Best times to call from Singapore
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Singapore time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Singapore, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · Deepavali
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · Deepavali
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · Chinese New Year
- Sun, Feb 7, 2027 · Chinese New Year
Airports serving Singapore
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- XSP Seletar Airport · 9 km
- SIN Singapore Changi Airport · 19 km
Also on UTC+8 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Singapore today but may differ after a clock change.
- China
- Philippines
- Hong Kong S.A.R.
- Taiwan
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Macau S.A.R
- Brunei
Questions about time in Singapore
What time zone is Singapore in?
Singapore uses the IANA time zone Asia/Singapore, known as Singapore Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+8 all year. See SGT for how the abbreviation is used.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?
No. Singapore keeps UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Singapore and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 12 hours behind Singapore; London is 7 hours behind Singapore; Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Singapore; Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Singapore; Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Singapore; Dubai is 4 hours behind Singapore.
How do I call Singapore from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +65, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Singapore as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Singapore. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.