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Convert ET to SGT

Eastern Time (ET) to Singapore Time (SGT)

The US-Singapore corridor connects two major financial and tech hubs. Wall Street firms with APAC operations, tech companies with Singapore engineering teams, and multinational corporations using Singapore as their Asia-Pacific headquarters all navigate a 13-hour gap (12 during EDT). The near-opposite timezone placement means one team is always outside normal hours for synchronous calls.

When it's 12:00 PM ET, it's 12:00 AM SGT (next day)

UTC-4 UTC+8 +12 hours

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ET to SGT Conversion Table

Full 24-hour comparison. Business hours (9 AM -- 6 PM) are highlighted.

ET SGT
12:00 AM 12:00 PM
1:00 AM 1:00 PM
2:00 AM 2:00 PM
3:00 AM 3:00 PM
4:00 AM 4:00 PM
5:00 AM 5:00 PM
6:00 AM 6:00 PM
7:00 AM 7:00 PM
8:00 AM 8:00 PM
9:00 AM 9:00 PM
10:00 AM 10:00 PM
11:00 AM 11:00 PM
12:00 PM 12:00 AM +1 day
1:00 PM 1:00 AM +1 day
2:00 PM 2:00 AM +1 day
3:00 PM 3:00 AM +1 day
4:00 PM 4:00 AM +1 day
5:00 PM 5:00 AM +1 day
6:00 PM 6:00 AM +1 day
7:00 PM 7:00 AM +1 day
8:00 PM 8:00 AM +1 day
9:00 PM 9:00 AM +1 day
10:00 PM 10:00 AM +1 day
11:00 PM 11:00 AM +1 day

Best Meeting Window

Top meeting times for teams in ET and SGT (9 AM -- 6 PM work hours, 1-hour meeting).

12a
3a
6a
9a
12p
3p
6p
9p
ET EDT
SGT GMT+8
Overlap
Everyone available
Most available
Some overlap
Outside work hours
1 1:00 AM -- 2:00 AM ET
ET: 1:00 AM SGT: 1:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for ET.

5.9 / 10
2 2:00 AM -- 3:00 AM ET
ET: 2:00 AM SGT: 2:00 PM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for ET.

5.9 / 10
3 1:00 PM -- 2:00 PM ET
ET: 1:00 PM SGT: 1:00 AM

1 of 2 members within working hours. 1 in mid-day range (9 AM–5 PM). Outside work hours for SGT.

5.9 / 10

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Scheduling Tips

  • For a quick daily sync, try 8:00-9:00 AM EST / 9:00-10:00 PM SGT. It is early in New York but still manageable evening in Singapore.
  • During EDT (March-November), the gap shrinks to 12 hours -- 8:00 AM EDT is 8:00 PM SGT, one hour more comfortable for Singapore.
  • Default to async workflows (Slack threads, Loom recordings, shared docs) and reserve synchronous calls for decisions that cannot wait for a written exchange.

Time Difference & DST

SGT is 12 hours ahead of ET. ET is at UTC-4 and SGT is at UTC+8.

Upcoming DST Transitions:

ET Clocks fall back on November 2, 2026

The conversion table above reflects the current DST state at build time. Use the interactive converter for live, date-specific conversions.

Major Cities

Eastern Time (ET)

  • New York
  • Miami
  • Atlanta

Singapore Time (SGT)

  • Singapore
  • Kuala Lumpur
  • Johor Bahru

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between EST and SGT?
SGT (Singapore Time, UTC+8) is 13 hours ahead of EST (UTC-5). When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 10:00 PM in Singapore. During US daylight time (EDT, UTC-4), the gap narrows to 12 hours, making 9:00 AM EDT equal to 9:00 PM SGT.
What is 3:00 PM EST in Singapore?
3:00 PM EST is 4:00 AM SGT the next day. US afternoon hours fall entirely within Singapore's sleeping hours. For live collaboration, target US morning or evening instead.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?
No. Singapore uses SGT (UTC+8) year-round. The only seasonal change in the EST-SGT gap comes from the US side when it shifts to EDT in March, reducing the difference from 13 to 12 hours until November.
What is the best meeting time between New York and Singapore?
The most practical windows are 8:00-9:00 AM EST / 9:00-10:00 PM SGT (evening for Singapore) or 7:00-8:00 PM EST / 8:00-9:00 AM SGT the next day (morning for Singapore). Teams often alternate between these to share the inconvenience.

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