Singapore Standard Time (SGT)
SGT is UTC+8. Current Singapore Time and when SGT applies.
Singapore Time now
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Sunday, September 20, 2026
SGTUTC+8
SGT does not change for daylight saving time
About SGT
- Full Name
- Singapore Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- SGT
- UTC Offset
- UTC+8
- Singapore Time is on
- Standard Time (SGT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Not observed — SGT is UTC+8 all year
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.
Where SGT is used
SGT all year (no DST)
- Singapore
Major Cities in Singapore Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
SGT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| SGT to MYT | Same time | Same time |
| SGT to HKT | Same time | Same time |
| SGT to PHT | Same time | Same time |
| SGT to AWST | Same time | Same time |
| SGT to UTC | -8 hours | -8 hours |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
SGT converters
- IST to SGTIndia Standard Time → Singapore Standard Time
- SGT to ISTSingapore Standard Time → India Standard Time
- EST to SGTEastern Standard Time → Singapore Standard Time
- SGT to ESTSingapore Standard Time → Eastern Standard Time
- PST to SGTPacific Standard Time → Singapore Standard Time
- SGT to PSTSingapore Standard Time → Pacific Standard Time
- GMT to SGTGreenwich Mean Time → Singapore Standard Time
- SGT to GMTSingapore Standard Time → Greenwich Mean Time
SGT FAQs
What is 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.
What is the UTC offset of SGT?
SGT is always UTC+8 and never changes for daylight saving time.
Does SGT change for daylight saving time?
No. SGT stays at UTC+8 all year. Its difference from places that do observe daylight saving time, such as US Eastern Time, changes when those places switch.
Where is SGT used all year?
These places use UTC+8 all year without daylight saving time: Singapore.