SGT to GST Time Converter

Convert Singapore Time (SGT) to Gulf Standard Time (GST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 4 hours behind.

Singapore · Singapore Time
10:11:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+8 · UTC+08:00
Dubai · Gulf Standard Time
06:11:44
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
GMT+4 · UTC+04:00

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From: SGT (Singapore)
To: GST (Dubai)
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Daylight Saving status right now

SGT (Singapore Time)
Observes DST
No
GST (Gulf Standard Time)
Observes DST
No

When can SGT and GST meet?

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SGT
GST
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.
4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 13:0016:00 SGT (09:0012:00 GST).

Hour-by-hour SGT to GST conversion table

SGT time (Singapore)GST time (Dubai)Status
00:00 Wed20:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Wed21:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Wed22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Wed23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Wed00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
05:00 Wed01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
06:00 Wed02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
07:00 Wed03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
08:00 Wed04:00 WedOff-hours both sides
09:00 Wed05:00 WedSGT working
10:00 Wed06:00 WedSGT working
11:00 Wed07:00 WedSGT working
12:00 Wed08:00 WedSGT working
13:00 Wed09:00 WedBoth at work
14:00 Wed10:00 WedBoth at work
15:00 Wed11:00 WedBoth at work
16:00 Wed12:00 WedBoth at work
17:00 Wed13:00 WedGST working
18:00 Wed14:00 WedGST working
19:00 Wed15:00 WedGST working
20:00 Wed16:00 WedGST working
21:00 Wed17:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Wed18:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Wed19:00 WedOff-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
Gulf Standard Time (GST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Dubai
Current UTC offset
UTC+04:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+4
Major cities in this zone
DubaiAbu Dhabi

Sun today in Singapore and Dubai

Singapore
Sunrise
06:57
Sunset
19:07
Solar noon
13:02
Daylight
12h 10m
Dubai
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
18:56
Solar noon
12:16
Daylight
13h 19m

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between SGT and GST right now?+
GST (Gulf Standard Time) is currently 4 hours behind SGT (Singapore Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does SGT or GST observe daylight saving time?+
SGT: does not observe daylight saving time. GST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between SGT and GST?+
The strongest overlap is 13:00–16:00 SGT (09:00–12:00 GST), giving 4 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Dubai when it is 12:00 noon in Singapore?+
When it is 12:00 Wed in Singapore (SGT), it is 08:00 Wed in Dubai (GST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for SGT and GST?+
SGT maps to "Asia/Singapore" in the IANA database. GST maps to "Asia/Dubai". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Singapore ahead of or behind Dubai?+
Whether Singapore (SGT) is ahead of or behind Dubai (GST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GST is 4 hours behind SGT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for SGT and GST?+
SGT is UTC+08:00 (GMT+8) and GST is UTC+04:00 (GMT+4). 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 GST?+
Yes. There are 4 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 13:00–16:00 SGT.