Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Philippines to Singapore

+0h

Philippines

PHTSOURCE

UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Singapore

SGT

Singapore · UTC+08:00

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Philippines

Singapore

12:00 AM

2:00 AM

4:00 AM

6:00 AM

8:00 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

2:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

8:00 PM

10:00 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

PHT and SGT on the World Map

The map below highlights the PHT (Philippine Time) and SGT (Singapore Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

PHT Zone

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SGT Zone

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PHT – Philippine Time

UTC+08:00

Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+08:00) is the time zone for the Philippines, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in PHT

Philippines

Major Cities in PHT

ManilaQuezon CityDavao CityCebu CityZamboanga

Key Facts about PHT

•Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year.
•PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.
•Manila is one of the largest outsourcing hubs in the world.
•The Philippines spans one time zone despite being an archipelago of over 7,600 islands.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about PHT on Wikipedia

SGT – Singapore Standard Time

UTC+08:00

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is the time zone for Singapore, 8 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in SGT

Singapore

Major Cities in SGT

Singapore

Key Facts about SGT

•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+08:00 year-round

Learn more about SGT on Wikipedia

About Singapore

Wikipedia

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 8 hours ahead of GMT. As Asia's leading financial hub, Singapore bridges business hours between Europe and Australia.

Population:5.5 million

Metro:5.9 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT

Currency:SGD (S$)

Stock Exchange:SGX (Singapore Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Marina Bay SandsGardens by the BayMerlionSentosa IslandOrchard Road

Did You Know?

The city-state has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with 1 in 6 households.

Learn more about SGT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: Philippines and Singapore

Philippines runs on Philippine Standard Time (PHT) at UTC+08:00. Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Philippines no time difference Singapore — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Philippines it is 9:00 AM in Singapore. Midnight in Philippines is 12:00 AM in Singapore. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

Philippines to Singapore time conversion table

Philippines (PHT)	Singapore (SGT)	Day
12:00 AM	12:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	6:00 AM	same day
7:00 AM	7:00 AM	same day
8:00 AM	8:00 AM	same day
9:00 AM	9:00 AM	same day
12:00 PM	12:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	3:00 PM	same day
5:00 PM	5:00 PM	same day
6:00 PM	6:00 PM	same day
9:00 PM	9:00 PM	same day

Why people convert Philippines to Singapore time

Scheduling a call from Philippines to Singapore: a 10:00 AM start in Philippines lands at 10:00 AM in Singapore, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both Philippines and Singapore are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
Watching a live event or market open: Philippines viewers need 9:00 AM in Singapore to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 12:00 AM if the event is anchored to Philippines.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM PHT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +0h gap is not.
Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Philippines and need Singapore colleagues present.

About PHT (Philippine Time)

Philippine Time (PHT) is fixed at UTC+08:00 all year. The Philippines has not observed daylight saving time since 1978, apart from a brief trial in 1990. PHT shares its offset with China Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Singapore Time, Malaysian Time and Australian Western Standard Time, which makes Manila a convenient bridge for scheduling across East and Southeast Asia. As one of the world's largest centres for business process outsourcing, Manila keeps overlapping hours with both Australia and, on early shifts, the United States, and its contact-centre schedules are usually planned around Manila local 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 Philippines and Singapore

Both Philippines and Singapore sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

Philippines and Singapore share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

Philippines is no time difference Singapore (PHT UTC+08:00 → SGT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM PHT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

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How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

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Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Philippines and Singapore?

Philippines (PHT, UTC+08:00) is no time difference Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +0h.

How do I convert Philippines time to Singapore time?

Add +0h to Philippines local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Philippines is 9:00 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 +0h offset from Philippines.

What is the best time to call Singapore from Philippines?

Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM PHT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM SGT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is ahead, Philippines or Singapore?

Philippines and Singapore are currently on the same clock.

Do Philippines and Singapore use different time zones?

Philippines (Philippines) uses PHT at UTC+08:00, while Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Manila and Asia/Singapore.

Does daylight saving time affect the Philippines–Singapore difference?

Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +0h offset between Philippines and Singapore is fixed all year.

Which other cities share Philippines's time zone?

PHT also covers Manila, Quezon City, Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga.

Which countries use PHT, Philippines's zone?

PHT is used in Philippines.

What is the time difference between Philippines and Singapore?

Singapore is +0h from Philippines.

What timezone is Philippines in?

Philippines operates on its local timezone.

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 Singapore?

Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.

Which countries use PHT (Philippine Time)?

PHT is used in Philippines.

Does PHT observe daylight saving time?

No, PHT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.

What are some interesting facts about PHT?

Philippine Time does not observe daylight saving, so UTC+08:00 is fixed all year. PHT shares its offset with China, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia.