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SGT to ET time converter
US Eastern is 12 hours behind Singapore for 238 days of 2026, and 13 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
SGT to ET conversion table
Local time in Singapore and the matching time in US Eastern on two reference dates, one in winter and one in summer for the northern hemisphere.
| Singapore (SGT) | US Eastern on 15 January | US Eastern on 15 July |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 19:00 (-1 day) | 20:00 (-1 day) |
| 09:00 | 20:00 (-1 day) | 21:00 (-1 day) |
| 10:00 | 21:00 (-1 day) | 22:00 (-1 day) |
| 12:00 | 23:00 (-1 day) | 00:00 |
| 15:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 |
| 17:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 |
| 21:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 |
Best meeting times between Singapore and US Eastern
- January: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-10:00 SGT = 18:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 20:00-21:00 SGT = 07:00-08:00 ET.
- July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 SGT = 19:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 19:00-21:00 SGT = 07:00-09:00 ET.
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Daylight saving between SGT and ET
- Singapore does not change its clocks in 2026.
- US Eastern moves its clocks forward on 8 March and back on 1 November in 2026.
- The gap is 12 hours for 238 days and 13 hours for 127 days of 2026.
About the two zones
Singapore. Singapore uses UTC+8 all year with no daylight saving, which makes it a steady reference for Asia-Pacific teams.
US Eastern. US Eastern Time is UTC-5 in winter (EST) and UTC-4 in summer (EDT), and is the default business time for much of the US East Coast.
Frequently asked questions
What time is 9 AM SGT in ET?
On 15 January, 09:00 in Singapore is 20:00 (-1 day) in US Eastern. On 15 July it is 21:00 (-1 day).
What is the time difference between Singapore and US Eastern?
US Eastern is 12 hours behind Singapore for 238 days of 2026, and 13 hours behind for the other 127 days, because daylight saving changes the gap.
Does the time difference between SGT and ET change during the year?
Yes. US Eastern changes its clocks and Singapore does not, so the gap moves between 12 and 13 hours. Always convert with the actual date.
When is the best time for a meeting between Singapore and US Eastern?
No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-10:00 SGT = 18:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 20:00-21:00 SGT = 07:00-08:00 ET. In July: No overlap inside both working days. The closest flexible hours (07:00-21:00): 07:00-09:00 SGT = 19:00-21:00 ET (-1 day); 19:00-21:00 SGT = 07:00-09:00 ET.
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