IST to SGT Time Converter
Singapore Time (SGT) is currently 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of India Standard Time (IST). IST is UTC+5:30 and SGT is UTC+8. The table below converts every hour of the day between the two, and the call planner shows where working hours line up.
Best Time for a Call
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM in IST, which is 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in SGT.
Comparing more than two places? The Overlap Zones tool shows working hours for several cities on one grid.
Hour by Hour: IST to SGT
Rows marked office hours fall between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in both places. For a specific date, use the interactive converter.
Does the Difference Change During the Year?
IST and SGT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
This page covers India Standard Time, UTC+5:30, which has no daylight saving. IST can also refer to Irish Standard Time (UTC+1) or Israel Standard Time (UTC+2).
SGT is UTC+8 with no daylight saving. Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and the Philippines share this offset.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hours ahead is SGT compared to IST?
SGT is currently 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of IST. IST and SGT are fixed offsets, so the difference between them never changes.
What time is 9:00 AM in IST in SGT?
9:00 AM in IST is 11:30 AM in SGT.
What is the best time for a call between IST and SGT?
Both sides are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM office hours between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM in IST, which is 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM in SGT.