What time zone is Singapore in?

Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (SGT), which is UTC+8. It never changes — no DST is observed.

What countries share UTC+8 with Singapore?

UTC+8 is shared by Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei, Indonesia (western parts), and Australia (AWST).

What is the time difference between Singapore and London?

Singapore is 8 hours ahead of London (GMT) in winter and 7 hours ahead during British Summer Time.

When does the Singapore Exchange open?

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) opens at 9:00 AM SGT — bridging the gap between Tokyo's close and the European morning.

Singapore Time Zone — SGT UTC+8

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Time Zone Details

Time Zone

Asia/Singapore

Continent

Asia

Country

Singapore

Daylight Saving

No — stable year-round

Singapore never observes Daylight Saving Time. SGT (UTC+8) is stable year-round.

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Sunrise & Sunset

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Sunrise

6:50 AM – 7:16 AM

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Sunset

6:56 PM – 7:22 PM

Approximate seasonal range. Exact times vary by date.

Seasons & Climate

Equatorial climate with no seasons. Hot and humid year-round, 25–33 °C (77–91 °F). Two monsoon periods (Dec–Mar and Jun–Sep) bring heavier rainfall.

Best Time to Visit

February–April (drier period)

City Quick Facts

Population

5.9 million

Official Language

English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil

Currency

SGD (S$)

Calling Code

+65

Business Hours

Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6 PM SGT

Weekend

Saturday & Sunday

Time Zone Facts

Singapore uses UTC+8 (SGT), shared with China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Philippines.
SGT never changes — Singapore is one of the most timezone-predictable cities in the world for international scheduling.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) opens at 9:00 AM SGT, bridging the gap between Tokyo's close and European open.
Singapore's sunrise and sunset times vary only about 26 minutes year-round, thanks to its near-equatorial position.
When it's 8:00 AM in Singapore, it's midnight in London (GMT) — making SGT exactly 8 hours ahead.