SGT to AEST Time Converter

Convert Singapore Time (SGT) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours ahead.

Singapore · Singapore Time
10:08:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Sydney · Australian Eastern Standard Time
12:08:32
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+10 · UTC+10:00

Convert a specific time

From: SGT (Singapore)
To: AEST (Sydney)
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Daylight Saving status right now

SGT (Singapore Time)
Observes DST
No
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
No
Next spring forward
2026-10-04
Offset shift
UTC+10:00 → UTC+11:00

Heads up: AEST observes DST while SGT does not. The 2-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when AEST starts or ends DST.

When can SGT and AEST meet?

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AEST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Singapore (SGT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–14:00 SGT (11:00–16:00 AEST).

Hour-by-hour SGT to AEST conversion table

SGT time (Singapore)AEST time (Sydney)Status
00:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed05:00 WedOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed06:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed07:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed08:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed09:00 WedAEST working
08:00 Wed10:00 WedAEST working
09:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
10:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
11:00 Wed13:00 WedBoth at work
12:00 Wed14:00 WedBoth at work
13:00 Wed15:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed16:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed17:00 WedSGT working
16:00 Wed18:00 WedSGT working
17:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-hours both sides
18:00 Wed20:00 WedOff-hours both sides
19:00 Wed21:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Wed22:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Wed23:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed00:00 ThuOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed01:00 ThuOff-hours both sides

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

Singapore Time (SGT)
IANA identifier
Asia/Singapore
Current UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+8
Major cities in this zone
Singapore
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
IANA identifier
Australia/Sydney
Current UTC offset
UTC+10:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+10
Major cities in this zone
SydneyMelbourneCanberra

Sun today in Singapore and Sydney

Singapore
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
13:02
Daylight
12h 10m
Sydney
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
17:06
Solar noon
11:52
Daylight
10h 26m

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Looking for local time? See time in Singapore or time in Sydney.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SGT and AEST right now?+
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is currently 2 hours ahead SGT (Singapore Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SGT or AEST observe daylight saving time?+
SGT: does not observe daylight saving time. AEST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SGT and AEST?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–14:00 SGT (11:00–16:00 AEST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Sydney when it is 12:00 noon in Singapore?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Singapore (SGT), it is 14:00 Wed in Sydney (AEST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SGT and AEST?+
SGT maps to "Asia/Singapore" in the IANA database. AEST maps to "Australia/Sydney". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Singapore ahead of or behind Sydney?+
Whether Singapore (SGT) is ahead of or behind Sydney (AEST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now AEST is 2 hours ahead SGT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SGT and AEST?+
SGT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and AEST is UTC+10:00 (GMT+10). 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 SGT and AEST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–14:00 SGT.