Question 1

What is the time difference between SGT and EST?

Accepted Answer

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 13 hours behind Singapore Time (SGT). Use the conversion table above to see the exact time for each hour.

Question 2

How do I convert SGT to EST?

Accepted Answer

To convert SGT to EST, subtract 13 hours from the SGT time. For example, 9:00 AM SGT is 8:00 PM EST.

Question 3

What time is it in EST when it's noon in SGT?

Accepted Answer

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in SGT, it's 11:00 PM in EST. EST is 13 hours behind SGT.

Question 4

How many hours behind is EST from SGT?

Accepted Answer

EST is 13 hours behind SGT. This means when it's 9:00 AM in SGT, it's 8:00 PM in EST.

Question 5

Is EST ahead or behind SGT?

Accepted Answer

EST is behind SGT by 13 hours. Clocks in EST show an earlier time than SGT.

Question 6

Does SGT observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

No, Singapore Time does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset remains the same year-round.

Question 7

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Eastern Standard Time observes daylight saving time. During DST, the abbreviation changes to EDT and clocks move forward by one hour.

Question 8

What is the best time to call from SGT to EST?

Accepted Answer

The best time for a call between SGT and EST is during overlapping business hours (9 AM – 5 PM) in both timezones. Check the color-coded conversion table above — green hours indicate business hours in both zones.

Question 9

When does daylight saving time change in EST?

Accepted Answer

Daylight saving time transitions vary by year and region. Eastern Standard Time observes DST, which typically shifts clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall. During DST transitions, the time difference between SGT and EST may temporarily change. Check our DST change calendar for exact dates.

Question 10

Do SGT and EST ever have the same time?

Accepted Answer

No, SGT and EST never show the same time. However, because EST observes daylight saving time and SGT does not, the time difference between them changes by one hour during DST transitions.

Singapore Time (SGT)	Period	Eastern Standard Time (EST)	Period
12:00 AM	Night	11:00 AM-1d	Business
1:00 AM	Night	12:00 PM-1d	Business
2:00 AM	Night	1:00 PM-1d	Business
3:00 AM	Night	2:00 PM-1d	Business
4:00 AM	Night	3:00 PM-1d	Business
5:00 AM	Night	4:00 PM-1d	Business
6:00 AM	Morning	5:00 PM-1d	Business
7:00 AM	Morning	6:00 PM-1d	Evening
8:00 AM	Morning	7:00 PM-1d	Evening
9:00 AM	Business	8:00 PM-1d	Evening
10:00 AM	Business	9:00 PM-1d	Evening
11:00 AM	Business	10:00 PM-1d	Evening
12:00 PM	Business	11:00 PM-1d	Evening
1:00 PM	Business	12:00 AM	Night
2:00 PM	Business	1:00 AM	Night
3:00 PM	Business	2:00 AM	Night
4:00 PM	Business	3:00 AM	Night
5:00 PM	Business	4:00 AM	Night
6:00 PM	Evening	5:00 AM	Night
7:00 PM	Evening	6:00 AM	Morning
8:00 PM	Evening	7:00 AM	Morning
9:00 PM	Evening	8:00 AM	Morning
10:00 PM	Evening	9:00 AM	Business
11:00 PM	Evening	10:00 AM	Business

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