UK Time vs Singapore
Singapore runs on a single fixed time zone, well ahead of the UK, with a gap that moves only when UK clocks change.
United Kingdom
Singapore
Current time difference
Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+8, a single fixed offset for the whole city-state.
Singapore is 7 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time, and 8 hours ahead during GMT (winter), because Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
Conversion guide
A quick reference for what time it is in Singapore for common UK times right now.
| UK time | Singapore |
|---|---|
| 9am | 4pm |
| 12pm | 7pm |
| 5pm | 12am |
| 9pm | 4am |
Best time to call
Early UK morning, around 8am-10am, matches Singapore's afternoon and is the most workable window. By UK lunchtime Singapore is already into the evening.
Daylight saving notes
Singapore has kept a fixed UTC+8 offset for decades with no daylight saving. The UK-Singapore gap only changes because the UK switches between GMT and BST.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between the UK and Singapore?
Singapore is 7 hours ahead of the UK during British Summer Time, and 8 hours ahead during GMT (UK winter time), because Singapore Standard Time stays fixed all year.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?
No. Singapore keeps a constant UTC+8 offset, so any shift in the gap comes from the UK's own GMT/BST changes.
What time is it in Singapore when it is 9am in the UK?
When it is 9am in the UK, it is normally 4pm in Singapore during British Summer Time, or 5pm during GMT.