EST to SGT Converter & Meeting Planner
Quick answer: 9:00 AM EST = 10:00 PM SGT (fixed -05:00 standard offset — not DST-adjusted). Use the interactive converter below for DST-aware local-time scheduling.
Planning a call or meeting between Eastern Standard Time (EST) and Singapore Time (SGT)? You need to account for the standard time difference. Singapore Time is normally 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. Whether you are coordinating between teams in New York and Toronto and Singapore, our live tool has you covered. Use our interactive overlap studio below to find the perfect waking hours for both regions, taking into account any seasonal Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes.
24-Hour Conversion Table
Quick reference: 12:00 AM EST = 1:00 PM SGT. The full 24-hour EST to SGT table below uses fixed standard offsets for exact abbreviation searches.
Example: 3:00 PM EST = 4:00 AM SGT (+1 day).
| EST Time | SGT Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM (00:00) | 1:00 PM (13:00) |
| 1:00 AM (01:00) | 2:00 PM (14:00) |
| 2:00 AM (02:00) | 3:00 PM (15:00) |
| 3:00 AM (03:00) | 4:00 PM (16:00) |
| 4:00 AM (04:00) | 5:00 PM (17:00) |
| 5:00 AM (05:00) | 6:00 PM (18:00) |
| 6:00 AM (06:00) | 7:00 PM (19:00) |
| 7:00 AM (07:00) | 8:00 PM (20:00) |
| 8:00 AM (08:00) | 9:00 PM (21:00) |
| 9:00 AM (09:00) | 10:00 PM (22:00) |
| 10:00 AM (10:00) | 11:00 PM (23:00) |
| 11:00 AM (11:00) | 12:00 AM (00:00)+1 day |
| 12:00 PM (12:00) | 1:00 AM (01:00)+1 day |
| 1:00 PM (13:00) | 2:00 AM (02:00)+1 day |
| 2:00 PM (14:00) | 3:00 AM (03:00)+1 day |
| 3:00 PM (15:00) | 4:00 AM (04:00)+1 day |
| 4:00 PM (16:00) | 5:00 AM (05:00)+1 day |
| 5:00 PM (17:00) | 6:00 AM (06:00)+1 day |
| 6:00 PM (18:00) | 7:00 AM (07:00)+1 day |
| 7:00 PM (19:00) | 8:00 AM (08:00)+1 day |
| 8:00 PM (20:00) | 9:00 AM (09:00)+1 day |
| 9:00 PM (21:00) | 10:00 AM (10:00)+1 day |
| 10:00 PM (22:00) | 11:00 AM (11:00)+1 day |
| 11:00 PM (23:00) | 12:00 PM (12:00)+1 day |
Best time to call Singapore from New York
For most work calls, compare the normal business day in New York (EST) with the business day in Singapore (SGT). EST commonly covers North America, Caribbean, Central America, while SGT is mainly associated with Southeast Asia, Asia-Pacific.
⚠️ Note: 2026-07-05 is not a normal workday in one or both regions based on their configured calendar. The overlap below should be treated as a reference, not a guaranteed office-hours window.
⚠️ There is no clean same-day business-hours overlap on 2026-07-05. A practical compromise is around 9:00 PM EST, which reaches 9:00 AM SGT near the start of their workday.
- DST Safety: EST or SGT may shift during Daylight Saving Time. Always confirm the converted time for your specific date.
- NYSE & NASDAQ: 09:30-16:00 local time in New York.
- Singapore Exchange (SGX): 09:00-17:00 local time in Singapore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EST and SGT?
During standard time, Singapore Time is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Is EST the same as Eastern Time (ET)?
Not exactly. 'Eastern Time' (ET) is a broad geographical term. EST is the specific UTC-05:00 offset used in winter, while EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) is the UTC-04:00 offset used during summer.
Does Florida use EST?
Most of Florida is in the Eastern Time Zone. However, the western part of the Florida Panhandle operates on Central Time (CST/CDT).
Does Singapore use Daylight Saving Time?
Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time and has no policy to introduce it, remaining fixed at UTC+8:00 every day of the year. Singapore's location approximately one degree north of the equator means daylight hours remain nearly constant across the seasons, removing the original rationale for DST entirely.
Which other major countries share Singapore's time zone?
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Western Australia all operate on the same UTC+8:00 offset as Singapore, though each uses its own regional designation — CST, HKT, CST, MYT, and AWST respectively. Collectively, the UTC+8 bloc represents one of the world's most economically significant time bands.