SGT to EST Converter
EST is 13 hours behind SGT. 9:00 AM SGT = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
EST is 13 hours behind SGT at the moment. To convert SGT to EST, subtract 13 hours from the SGT time: 9:00 AM SGT = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
SGT (Singapore Time) is used in Singapore. EST (Eastern Time) is used in New York, Washington DC, Florida, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Ontario, Quebec, Panama and Jamaica (all year).
SGT to EST time conversion table
SGT to EST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| SGT | EST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM SGT | 11:00 AM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM SGT | 12:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM SGT | 1:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM SGT | 2:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 4:00 AM SGT | 3:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 5:00 AM SGT | 4:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 6:00 AM SGT | 5:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 7:00 AM SGT | 6:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 8:00 AM SGT | 7:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 9:00 AM SGT | 8:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 10:00 AM SGT | 9:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 11:00 AM SGT | 10:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 12:00 PM SGT | 11:00 PM EST | previous day |
| 1:00 PM SGT | 12:00 AM EST | night |
| 2:00 PM SGT | 1:00 AM EST | night |
| 3:00 PM SGT | 2:00 AM EST | night |
| 4:00 PM SGT | 3:00 AM EST | night |
| 5:00 PM SGT | 4:00 AM EST | night |
| 6:00 PM SGT | 5:00 AM EST | night |
| 7:00 PM SGT | 6:00 AM EST | — |
| 8:00 PM SGT | 7:00 AM EST | — |
| 9:00 PM SGT | 8:00 AM EST | — |
| 10:00 PM SGT | 9:00 AM EST | — |
| 11:00 PM SGT | 10:00 AM EST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert SGT to EST
Subtract 13 hours from the SGT time to get EST.
Example: 9:00 AM SGT = 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
Across midnight: 1:00 AM SGT = 12:00 PM EST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between SGT and EST
The time difference between SGT and EST is not the same all year, because the two sides change for daylight saving time on different dates. In 2026 it works out like this:
- 1 Jan 2026 – 7 Mar 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of SGT.
- 8 Mar 2026 – 31 Oct 2026: EST is 12 hours behind of SGT.
- 1 Nov 2026 – 31 Dec 2026: EST is 13 hours behind of SGT.
SGT and EST during daylight saving time
- SGT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027: clocks go forward one hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
Best time for a meeting between SGT and EST
SGT and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM SGT, which is 6:00 PM EST.
SGT to EST FAQ
What is the time difference between SGT and EST?
Right now EST is 13 hours behind SGT. The gap changes 3 times in 2026 because the two sides switch to daylight saving time on different dates.
What is 9 AM SGT in EST?
9:00 AM SGT is 8:00 PM EST (previous day).
What is 12 PM (noon) SGT in EST?
12:00 PM SGT is 11:00 PM EST (previous day).
Is EST ahead of or behind SGT?
EST is 13 hours behind SGT, so it is earlier in EST than in SGT.
Does SGT change for daylight saving time?
No. SGT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does EST change for daylight saving time?
Yes. EST next changes on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the best time for a meeting between SGT and EST?
SGT and EST have no shared 9 AM–5 PM window. The earliest slot that is reasonable on both sides is 7:00 AM SGT, which is 6:00 PM EST.
Is ET the same as EST?
EST is the winter (standard) name of Eastern Time (ET). From March to November the same clocks are called EDT. This converter always uses the one in force on the date you choose.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.