SGT to EST Time Converter

Convert Singapore Time to Eastern Standard Time - Quick & Accurate

Singapore (SGT)
New York (EST)
EST is 13 hours behind SGT (12 during EDT)

Quick Time Conversion

Singapore
Singapore Time
UTC+8
New York
Eastern Standard Time
UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)

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Singapore Time (SGT)
Eastern (EST/EDT)

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24-Hour Visual Comparison

SGT (Singapore)
12am SGT
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11pm SGT
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EST (NY)
11am EST
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Business Hours (9AM-5PM)
Evening (5PM-9PM)
Night (9PM-6AM)

Hover over any hour to see corresponding time in both zones

Best Time for Meeting/Call

To schedule a meeting between SGT and EST:

Best Window (SGT)
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Which is (EST)
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Both parties in business hours
3-hour overlap window
Ideal for US-Asia teams

Pro Tip: Schedule calls between 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM SGT for optimal overlap with EST morning hours

Complete SGT to EST Conversion Table

SGT TimeEST TimeContext
12:00 AM11:00 AM
Midnight Singapore
01:00 AM12:00 PM
Late Night
02:00 AM01:00 PM
Late Night
03:00 AM02:00 PM
Late Night
04:00 AM03:00 PM
Late Night
05:00 AM04:00 PM
Late Night
06:00 AM05:00 PM
Late Night
07:00 AM06:00 PM
Late Night
08:00 AM07:00 PM
Morning Commute
09:00 AM08:00 PM
Business Hours SGT
10:00 AM09:00 PM
Business Hours SGT
11:00 AM10:00 PM
Business Hours SGT

Singapore Time (SGT)

UTC+8
No daylight saving time
Major Cities:
  • • Singapore
Daylight Saving:

Not observed

IANA Identifier:

Asia/Singapore

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

UTC-5
UTC-4 during EDT
Major Cities:
  • • New York
  • • Miami
  • • Atlanta
  • • Boston
  • • Philadelphia
Daylight Saving:

EDT (UTC-4) from March to November

IANA Identifier:

America/New_York

Singapore Time (SGT) vs Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Singapore Time (SGT)Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Singapore Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+8). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round.

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). During daylight saving time, the region observes Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC-4.

Where Is It Used?

  • Singapore: Entire nation
  • Also used in: Parts of Malaysia, Philippines (same time zone)
  • New York: New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany
  • Florida: Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
  • Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
  • Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati
  • Georgia: Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah
  • North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro
  • Michigan: Detroit, Grand Rapids (most of state)
  • Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Cambridge
  • Virginia: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Richmond
  • Plus: New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee (eastern portions)

Key Facts

  • UTC Offset: UTC+8 (year-round)
  • Region: Southeast Asia financial hub
  • Known For: Global business and financial center
  • Population: Singapore (5.7M)
  • Daylight Saving: Not observed
  • UTC Offset: UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)
  • Region: Most populous time zone in North America
  • Known For: Major financial and cultural centers
  • Largest Cities: New York City (8.3M), Toronto (2.9M), Philadelphia (1.6M)
  • Coverage: Approximately 45% of US population
  • Daylight Saving: Begins 2nd Sunday in March, ends 1st Sunday in November

Quick Reference

Time Difference: EST is 13 hours behind SGT (12 hours during EDT)
Variation: The difference changes by 1 hour when US observes DST (Singapore does not observe DST)
Distance: Approximately 9,500 miles between Singapore and New York
UTC Offsets: SGT = UTC+8 | EST = UTC-5, EDT = UTC-4 (during DST)
2025 US DST: Starts March 9 at 2:00 AM, Ends November 2 at 2:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

EST is 13 hours behind SGT (Singapore Time). During EDT (Eastern Daylight Time), the difference is 12 hours. This means when it's 8:00 PM in Singapore, it's 7:00 AM EST (or 8:00 AM EDT).

The best time to call from SGT to EST is between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM SGT, which corresponds to 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. This ensures both parties are within standard business hours.

Yes, the time difference changes when the US observes Daylight Saving Time. Singapore does not observe DST, so the difference is 13 hours during EST (winter) and 12 hours during EDT (summer).

SGT is used in Singapore. EST cities include New York, Miami, Atlanta, Boston, and Philadelphia.

In 2025, DST starts on March 9 at 2:00 AM and ends on November 2 at 2:00 AM in the US. Singapore does not observe DST and stays at UTC+8 year-round.

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