Time zone in Singapore: Singapore Standard Time (SGT)
Right now the local time in Singapore is UTC+8. Singapore uses UTC+8 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Singapore and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Singapore right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind | 8:00 PM (previous day) |
| Chicago | 14 hours behind | 7:00 PM (previous day) |
| Denver | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Phoenix | 15 hours behind | 6:00 PM (previous day) |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind | 5:00 PM (previous day) |
| Anchorage | 17 hours behind | 4:00 PM (previous day) |
| Honolulu | 18 hours behind | 3:00 PM (previous day) |
Best time to call Singapore from the U.S.
To reach someone in Singapore between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 7:00 PM and 9:00 AM New York time, or between 4:00 PM and 6:00 AM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Singapore (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Singapore that is from 10:30 PM to 5:00 AM (next day). See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Singapore in?
Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (SGT), which is UTC+8 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Singapore have daylight saving time?
No. Singapore stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Singapore and New York?
Singapore is 13 hours ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Singapore?
The country calling code is +65. To call Singapore from the U.S., dial 011, then 65, then the local number.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Singapore?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to SGD converter.