IST to SGT Converter
Convert time between India Standard Time (IST) and Singapore Standard Time (SGT).
Convert a specific time
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
- IndiaIST, UTC+5:30
- Eastern Time – New YorkEDT, UTC-4
- Central Time – ChicagoCDT, UTC-5
- Mountain Time – DenverMDT, UTC-6
- Arizona – PhoenixMST, UTC-7
- Pacific Time – Los AngelesPDT, UTC-7
- Mexico CityCST, UTC-6
- Saskatchewan – ReginaCST, UTC-6
- UTC / GMTUTC, UTC+0
- United Kingdom – LondonBST, UTC+1
- Central Europe – Paris, BerlinCEST, UTC+2
- Gulf – DubaiGST, UTC+4
- SingaporeSGT, UTC+8
- Japan – TokyoJST, UTC+9
- Australia Eastern – SydneyAEST, UTC+10
- EST (always UTC-5)Fixed offset, no DST
- CST (always UTC-6)Fixed offset, no DST
- MST (always UTC-7)Fixed offset, no DST
- PST (always UTC-8)Fixed offset, no DST
Time Difference
India Standard Time is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Singapore Standard Time right now.
- All year: India Standard Time is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Singapore Standard Time (IST → SGT).
Best time to call
Convenient overlapping hours on Sunday, September 20, 2026.
| IST (India Standard Time) | SGT (Singapore Standard Time) |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 11:30 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 12:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
These hours fall within 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
Convert another time zone Plan a meeting across IST and SGTIST to SGT conversion table
For Sunday, September 20, 2026 in India Standard Time.
| IST | SGT |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 4:30 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 12:30 AM(next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 1:30 AM(next day) |
About these time zones
India Standard Time (IST)
India Standard Time (IST) is UTC+5:30 and is used across all of India as a single time zone. India does not observe daylight saving time, so IST never changes — but its difference from places that do (like US Eastern Time) changes twice a year.
Singapore Standard Time (SGT)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is UTC+8 all year. Singapore shares its offset with Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, China and Western Australia, and does not observe daylight saving time.
IST to SGT FAQs
What time is it in SGT when it is 9 AM IST?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, 9:00 AM IST is 11:30 AM SGT in Singapore Standard Time.
How many hours ahead is IST from SGT?
India Standard Time is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Singapore Standard Time (IST vs SGT).
What is the best time for a call between IST and SGT?
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, good options are 9:30 AM IST (12:00 PM SGT), 10:30 AM IST (1:00 PM SGT), 11:30 AM IST (2:00 PM SGT), 12:30 PM IST (3:00 PM SGT). These fall within normal 9 AM–5 PM working hours in both places.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays at UTC+5:30 all year.
Does SGT change for daylight saving time?
No. SGT stays at UTC+8 all year.