Time zone
SGT — the standard abbreviation for Singapore.
Current local time
Current Time in Singapore
See the current time in Singapore. Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time at UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving despite its near-equatorial location.
14:13:14
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Singapore Standard Time — UTC+8
Singapore time zone at a glance
The key facts for Singapore, Singapore, and how its clock relates to UTC.
About time in Singapore
Singapore sits close to the equator at roughly 104 degrees east, which by geography would suggest a clock near UTC+7. Instead the city uses Singapore Standard Time at UTC+8, a historical alignment adopted to match Malaysia for trade and convenience. There is no daylight saving here, partly because daylight barely varies year-round so near the equator. The result is a steady clock that keeps Singapore in step with Hong Kong, Shanghai, and most of East Asia.
Singapore does not observe daylight saving time, so it keeps a fixed offset of UTC+8 (no DST) every day of the year. The live clock above reads Singapore's local time directly from the IANA time zone database in your browser, so it stays accurate through daylight-saving transitions without any manual adjustment. To plan a call or convert a specific moment, use the timezone converter or meeting planner linked below.
Frequently asked questions about Singapore time
Why is Singapore on UTC+8 when its location suggests UTC+7?
Singapore shifted its clocks to UTC+8 to align with Malaysia, a historical choice made for trade and regional consistency rather than strict geography.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?
No. Singapore stays on UTC+8 all year, with no seasonal clock changes.
Is Singapore the same time as Hong Kong?
Yes. Both Singapore and Hong Kong use UTC+8 year-round, so their clocks match.
Current time in other cities
Compare Singapore with other major world clocks.
Bangkok Current local time in Bangkok, Thailand (UTC+7 (no DST)). Jakarta Current local time in Jakarta, Indonesia (UTC+7 (no DST)). Manila Current local time in Manila, Philippines (UTC+8 (no DST)). Kuala Lumpur Current local time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (UTC+8 (no DST)). Hanoi Current local time in Hanoi, Vietnam (UTC+7 (no DST)). New York Current local time in New York, United States (UTC-5 (UTC-4 in summer)).
Time tools for Singapore
Learn about time zones
Background guides that explain how Singapore's clock relates to the rest of the world.