Bangkok to Singapore
+1hBangkok
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SGTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
ICT and SGT on the World Map
The map below highlights the ICT (Indochina Time) and SGT (Singapore Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
ICT – Indochina Time
UTC+07:00Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
- •ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
- •Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.
SGT – Singapore Standard Time
UTC+08:00Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00).
- •Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
- •The Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates on SGT.
About Bangkok
WikipediaBangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
Bangkok is one of the world's most visited cities, with over 22 million visitors annually.
About Singapore
WikipediaSingapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.
Everything You Need to Know About Bangkok and Singapore Time
Bangkok runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Bangkok 1 hour ahead of Singapore — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Bangkok it is 10:00 AM in Singapore. Midnight in Bangkok is 1:00 AM in Singapore. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Bangkok to Singapore time conversion table
| Bangkok (ICT) | Singapore (SGT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Bangkok to Singapore time
- Scheduling a call from Bangkok to Singapore: a 10:00 AM start in Bangkok lands at 11:00 AM in Singapore, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Bangkok and Singapore are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Bangkok viewers need 10:00 AM in Singapore to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 11:00 PM if the event is anchored to Bangkok.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM ICT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Bangkok and need Singapore colleagues present.
About ICT (Indochina Time)
Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.
About SGT (Singapore Standard Time)
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is used in Singapore year-round. Singapore does not observe daylight saving time. Despite being geographically close to the UTC+07:00 zone, Singapore uses UTC+08:00 to align with major trading partners like China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Singapore is a major global financial hub.
Best time to call between Bangkok and Singapore
Both Bangkok and Singapore sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Bangkok and Singapore share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of Singapore (ICT UTC+07:00 → SGT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM ICT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Singapore?
Bangkok (ICT, UTC+07:00) is 1 hour ahead of Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert Bangkok time to Singapore time?
Add +1h to Bangkok local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Bangkok is 10:00 AM in Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore right now?
Singapore uses SGT at UTC+08:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from Bangkok.
What is the best time to call Singapore from Bangkok?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM ICT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Bangkok or Singapore?
Bangkok is 1 hour ahead of Singapore. When it is 12:00 PM in Bangkok it is 1:00 PM in Singapore.
Do Bangkok and Singapore use different time zones?
Bangkok (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00, while Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Bangkok and Asia/Singapore.
Does daylight saving time affect the Bangkok–Singapore difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between Bangkok and Singapore is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Bangkok's time zone?
ICT also covers Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, Vientiane.
Which countries use ICT, Bangkok's zone?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Is there a day difference between Bangkok and Singapore?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Bangkok and Singapore?
Singapore is +1h from Bangkok.
What timezone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok operates on Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7. As Southeast Asia's largest economy hub, Bangkok bridges East Asian and South Asian business hours.
What timezone is Singapore in?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.
What are the business hours in Bangkok?
Standard business hours in Bangkok are 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT.
What are the business hours in Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Bangkok and Singapore?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Bangkok works 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM ICT and Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT (+1h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Bangkok and Singapore?
Bangkok uses THB (฿) while Singapore uses SGD (S$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Bangkok and Singapore compare in size?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 8.3 million (metro: 14.6 million), while Singapore has approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Bangkok and Singapore?
Bangkok is known for Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho. Singapore is famous for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion.
Do Bangkok and Singapore have stock exchanges?
Yes. Bangkok has the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand) and Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange). The +1h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use ICT (Indochina Time)?
ICT is used in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Indonesia (WIB).
Does ICT observe daylight saving time?
No, ICT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+07:00 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about ICT?
Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world. ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
Which cities are in the SGT timezone?
Major cities in the SGT timezone include Singapore.
What is the UTC offset for SGT?
Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is at UTC+08:00.
What should I know about the SGT timezone?
Singapore uses UTC+08:00 despite being at about 104°E longitude (closer to UTC+07:00). Singapore does not observe daylight saving time.
When is it midnight in Bangkok, what time is it in Singapore?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Bangkok (ICT), it is +1h later in Singapore (SGT).
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