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Time in SingaporeUTC+08

Live clock and time-zone data for Singapore, Singapore — Singapore (Asia/Singapore), UTC+08 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
08:37
Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Day
Timezone
Asia/Singapore
Current UTC offset
UTC+08
Abbreviation
GMT+8
Population
5,685,807
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Cultural and business context

Singapore keeps time under Singapore (Asia/Singapore) — a UTC+08 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Singapore workplaces operate from 09:00 to 18:00, pausing for lunch from 12:30 to 13:30. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.

Currency
SGD S$
Dial
+65
Work day
09:00–18:00
Lunch
12:30–13:30
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Singapore, other cities are at
Shanghai12:00
Mumbai09:30
Tokyo13:00
New York00:00
London05:00
Dubai08:00
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Best hours to meet with Shanghai
Morning meeting (both on-shift)09:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 13:00
End-of-day sync17:00 ↔ 17:00
Compare: Singapore ↔ Shanghai
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?

No — Singapore does not observe daylight saving time, so the offset stays at UTC+08 year-round.

What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it's 09:00 in Shanghai, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Singapore based on today's offset.

What are typical business hours in Singapore?

Offices in Singapore typically run from 09:00 to 18:00 local time.

Is Singapore in the same time zone as Shanghai?

Singapore shares the IANA zone Asia/Singapore. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Singapore share the same clock.

How many hours is Singapore ahead of Shanghai?

The live difference between Singapore and Shanghai is ±0.

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