SGT time now |
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18:30:09 Sat, 28 Jun 2025
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| UTC Offset: UTC +8 |
Singapore Time (SGT) operates at UTC+8 and is the official time zone used in Singapore. It is commonly abbreviated as SGT and is sometimes referred to as "Singapore Standard Time". Singapore does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains fixed at UTC+8 throughout the year. SGT is the same as Malaysia Time (MYT) and China Standard Time (CST) in terms of UTC offset.
Importance and Global Use of SGT
SGT provides a consistent and unified time standard for all activities across Singapore, including government operations, transport systems, media broadcasting, and business schedules. Its fixed offset ensures year-round clarity in domestic planning and helps avoid confusion related to seasonal time changes.
Internationally, SGT is important due to Singapore's role as a major financial, logistics, and technology hub in Southeast Asia. The UTC+8 offset aligns well with trading hours in key Asian markets such as China, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, enabling seamless cross-border coordination. SGT also supports international meetings, supply chains, and digital services with its predictable, no-DST format.
Where and When SGT is used worldwide
Asia
Asian countries using SGT all year
- Singapore
Other Time Zones in UTC +8
Other time zones share the same offset as Singapore Time (SGT), but are known by different names. While their clocks align, they may represent different regions or countries based on local time zone definitions.
- Australian Western Standard Time – AWST
- Brunei Darussalam Time – BNT
- Casey Time – CAST
- Choibalsan Time – CHOT
- China Standard Time – CST
- Hong Kong Time – HKT
- Irkutsk Time – IRKT
- Malaysia Time – MYT
- Philippine Standard Time – PHST
- Ulaanbaatar Time – ULAT
- Central Indonesian Time – WITA