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Current Time in Singapore, Singapore
Singapore · SGT · UTC+8:00
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Asia/Singapore
Singapore Timezone Details
| Timezone | SGT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC+8:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | No (not observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | Asia/Singapore |
| Country |  Singapore |
| Population | 5.8 million |
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📅 Public Holidays in Singapore (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for Singapore. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Feb 17
Chinese New Year
Apr 3
Good Friday
May 1
Labour Day
May 24
Vesak Day
Jul 7
Hari Raya Haji (est.)
Aug 9
National Day
Oct 20
Deepavali (est.)
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Singapore
Find the best hours for a call between Singapore (SGT, UTC+8:00) and another city.
✈ Singapore Airport & Flight Time Calculator
✈ SIN
Singapore Changi
🚇 Getting Around Singapore
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Singapore MRT (SMRT) (130 stations)
⏰ 5:30–00:30 · 6 lines
💡 EZ-Link or Singapore Tourist Pass — card covers MRT and buses.
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SBS Transit / SMRT Bus
💡 Extremely reliable. Most stops have real-time arrival screens.
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Light Rapid Transit (LRT)
💡 Serves residential areas in Bukit Panjang, Sengkang, Punggol.
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Grab & ComfortDelGro
💡 Grab is the dominant rideshare app across Southeast Asia.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: SGD 0.92–2.17 (distance-based)
✈ Airport link: MRT from Changi Airport: SGD 1.80–2.50 to city
💡 Singapore Tourist Pass: SGD 10/day (unlimited rides) — great value
📱 Recommended app: SG BusRouter or Google Maps
🏛 Top Attractions in Singapore
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
Gardens by the Bay
Free / SGD $28 (domes)
Park
💡 Supertree light show free at 7:45pm and 8:45pm nightly.
Marina Bay Sands
SGD $26 (SkyPark)
Landmark
💡 Infinity pool for hotel guests only. SkyPark observation deck open to all.
Hawker Centres
SGD $4–8
Food
💡 Maxwell, Lau Pa Sat, Newton Circus. UNESCO-listed food culture. Eat like a local.
Sentosa Island
Free (entry)
Attraction
💡 Universal Studios, S.E.A. Aquarium, beaches. Full day needed.
Chinatown
Free
Historic
💡 Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is unmissable. Best dim sum in Singapore nearby.
Little India
Free
Historic
💡 Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, great street food, colourful shophouses.
Botanic Gardens
Free
Park
💡 UNESCO World Heritage Site. National Orchid Garden inside (SGD $5).
Night Safari
SGD $55
Nature
💡 World's first nocturnal zoo. Book ahead and arrive at opening time.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Singapore is extremely safe and walkable. Fines for littering and chewing gum — take rules seriously.
🍽 Where to Eat in Singapore
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Maxwell Food Centre
£
Hawker
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Chinatown
💡 Tian Tian Chicken Rice (stall #01-10) is the most famous. Queue for it.
Jumbo Seafood
£££
Seafood
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Clarke Quay / East Coast
💡 Chilli crab is Singapore's national dish. Order with mantou buns.
Lau Pa Sat
£
Hawker
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CBD
💡 Historic Victorian market. Satay Street outside is best after 7pm.
Burnt Ends
£££
BBQ
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Dempsey Hill
💡 One Asia's 50 Best. Australian-style BBQ with open fire ovens. Book weeks ahead.
Din Tai Fung
££
Taiwanese
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Multiple
💡 World-famous xiao long bao (soup dumplings). Best to queue at opening.
Newton Food Centre
£
Hawker
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Newton
💡 Open-air hawker centre. Barbecue seafood, oyster omelette, sugar cane juice.
£ = under SGD $15 · ££ = SGD $15–50 · £££ = SGD $50–100 · ££££ = SGD $100+
💡 Local tip: Hawker centres are UNESCO-listed. Eating at hawker stalls is the authentic Singapore food experience.
🏨 Where to Stay in Singapore
Best hotels for every budget
Marina Bay Sands
SGD $500–900/night
★★★★★
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Marina Bay
💡 Iconic infinity pool (hotel guests only). Book the pool-facing room.
Wanderlust Hotel
SGD $150–250/night
★★★★
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Little India
💡 Boutique hotel with themed rooms. Great location for local food.
Capsule Pod Boutique Hostel
SGD $35–70/night
Hostel
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Chinatown
💡 Best pod/capsule experience in Singapore. Central location.
The Fullerton Hotel
SGD $400–700/night
★★★★★
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CBD
💡 Former General Post Office. Historic building, stunning atrium lobby.
Village Hotel Bugis
SGD $130–220/night
★★★★
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Bugis
💡 Good value, central location, near Arab Street and Haji Lane.
💡 Area tip: Singapore hotels include 9% GST + 10% service charge. Orchard Road, Marina Bay and Bugis are most central areas.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Singapore
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Clarke Quay nightlife
Bars/Clubs
💡 Main nightlife hub. Zouk is the legendary club here. Riverside bars are more relaxed.
Zouk Singapore
Nightclub
💡 One of Asia's top clubs for 30+ years. New location on Jiak Kim Street. World-class DJs.
Esplanade Theatre
Theatre
💡 The "Durian" building. World-class performances. Free outdoor concerts on the terrace.
Singapore Grand Prix
Sport
💡 September night race — most spectacular F1 venue in the world. Book hotels a year ahead.
Haji Lane
Bars
💡 Colourful narrow street with boutique bars and street art. Best for pre-dinner drinks.
Loof Rooftop Bar
Bars
💡 Singaporean-themed rooftop bar with city views. Try the local slings and snacks.
Singapore Night Festival
Festival
💡 August — free light installations and performances in the Bras Basah/Bugis area.
Marina Bay area at night
Free
💡 Walk the waterfront from MBS to Gardens by the Bay — completely free and spectacular at night.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Singapore is expensive for nightlife — drinks in clubs cost SGD $15–25 each. Happy hours (typically 5–8pm) offer significant savings.
💡 Travel Tips for Singapore
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD $). Cards accepted almost everywhere. Hawker centres are cash-preferred.
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Weather
Hot and humid year-round (28–33°C). Rain possible any day. November–January slightly wetter (monsoon).
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SIM / Data
Singtel or StarHub tourist SIM from SGD $15 (7 days). Available at Changi Airport arrivals.
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Plugs
Type G plugs (same as UK — 3 square pins, 230V). US visitors need adapter + converter.
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Tipping
Not customary — 10% service charge is already added to restaurant bills. Hawker centres: no tipping.
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Laws
Singapore strictly enforces laws: no chewing gum sales, $500 fine for littering, drugs carry death penalty.
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Emergency
Police: 999, Ambulance/Fire: 995. Singapore is one of Asia's safest cities.
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Green city
Singapore is immaculately clean and very walkable in the centre. Humidity makes outdoor walking tiring — plan indoor stops.
📅 Best time to visit
February–April (less rain, lower humidity). Singapore Grand Prix in September. Christmas/New Year celebrations are spectacular.
🛂 Visa information
Visa-free for most Western nationalities (30–90 days). Check ica.gov.sg for your country.
About Singapore Time Zone (SGT)
Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (SGT, UTC+8) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time. This city-state is one of Asia's premier financial and technology hubs.
Key fact: Singapore is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Singapore with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Singapore Time
What time is it in Singapore right now? +
The current time in Singapore, Singapore is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Singapore is in the SGT timezone (UTC+8:00).
What timezone is Singapore in? +
Singapore is in the SGT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
Asia/Singapore. The UTC offset is +8:00 (year-round).Does Singapore observe Daylight Saving Time? +
No, Singapore does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The local time stays at UTC+8:00 throughout the entire year.
What is the UTC offset for Singapore? +
Singapore's UTC offset is UTC+8:00 year-round. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Singapore and London? +
Singapore (SGT) is UTC+8:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Singapore is in the same timezone as Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.
How do I convert Singapore time to UTC? +
To convert Singapore time to UTC, subtract UTC+8:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Singapore and the UTC offset is UTC+8:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Singapore in? +
Singapore is located in Asia. It is the 5.8 million population city in Singapore.
What is the IANA timezone name for Singapore? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Singapore is
Asia/Singapore. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Singapore today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Singapore are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Singapore's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Singapore? +
Sunset times in Singapore are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
How long is a flight from Singapore? +
Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Singapore Changi (SIN) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Singapore to London, Singapore to New York, Singapore to Dubai, Singapore to Tokyo.
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