EST to SGT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Singapore Time (SGT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 12 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Standard Time
16:55:24
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
Singapore · Singapore Time
04:55:24
Monday, May 11, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00

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From: EST (New York)
To: SGT (Singapore)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EST (Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
SGT (Singapore Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: EST observes DST while SGT does not. The 12-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when EST starts or ends DST.

When can EST and SGT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between EST and SGT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour EST to SGT conversion table

EST time (New York)SGT time (Singapore)Status
00:00 Sun12:00 SunSGT working
01:00 Sun13:00 SunSGT working
02:00 Sun14:00 SunSGT working
03:00 Sun15:00 SunSGT working
04:00 Sun16:00 SunSGT working
05:00 Sun17:00 SunOff-hours both sides
06:00 Sun18:00 SunOff-hours both sides
07:00 Sun19:00 SunOff-hours both sides
08:00 Sun20:00 SunOff-hours both sides
09:00 Sun21:00 SunEST working
10:00 Sun22:00 SunEST working
11:00 Sun23:00 SunEST working
12:00 Sun00:00 MonEST working
13:00 Sun01:00 MonEST working
14:00 Sun02:00 MonEST working
15:00 Sun03:00 MonEST working
16:00 Sun04:00 MonEST working
17:00 Sun05:00 MonOff-hours both sides
18:00 Sun06:00 MonOff-hours both sides
19:00 Sun07:00 MonOff-hours both sides
20:00 Sun08:00 MonOff-hours both sides
21:00 Sun09:00 MonSGT working
22:00 Sun10:00 MonSGT working
23:00 Sun11:00 MonSGT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Singapore Time (SGT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Singapore
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Singapore

Sun today in New York and Singapore

New York
Sunrise
05:45
Sunset
20:02
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 16m
Singapore
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
13:02
Daylight
12h 10m

Related converters

SGT to EST (reverse)EST to PSTEST to GMTEST to UTCEST to CETEST to ISTPST to SGTGMT to SGTUTC to SGTCET to SGTIST to SGT
Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in Singapore.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EST and SGT right now?+
SGT (Singapore Time) is currently 12 hours ahead EST (Eastern Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EST or SGT observe daylight saving time?+
EST: observes daylight saving time. SGT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EST and SGT?+
EST and SGT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Singapore when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Sun in New York (EST), it is 00:00 Mon in Singapore (SGT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EST and SGT?+
EST maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. SGT maps to "Asia/Singapore". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind Singapore?+
Whether New York (EST) is ahead of or behind Singapore (SGT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now SGT is 12 hours ahead EST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EST and SGT?+
EST is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and SGT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EST and SGT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between EST and SGT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.