Singapore to United Kingdom
-7hSingapore
SGTSOURCEUnited Kingdom
BSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and BST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and BST (Greenwich Mean Time) timezone regions across the globe.
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.
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
UTC+00:00Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the mean solar time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. It is the same as UTC+00:00.
- •GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London.
- •The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
- •GMT and UTC are often used interchangeably, but UTC is based on atomic clocks.
- •Iceland uses GMT year-round and never observes daylight saving time.
- •The UK switches from GMT to BST (British Summer Time) in late March each year.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: Singapore to United Kingdom
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. United Kingdom runs on British Summer Time (BST) at UTC+01:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Singapore 7 hours behind United Kingdom — a difference of -7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 2:00 AM in United Kingdom. Midnight in Singapore is 5:00 PM in United Kingdom.United Kingdom observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Singapore to United Kingdom time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | United Kingdom (BST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to United Kingdom time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to United Kingdom: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 3:00 AM in United Kingdom, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and United Kingdom are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Singapore viewers need 2:00 AM in United Kingdom to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 7:00 AM if the event is anchored to Singapore.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -7h gap is not.
- Block 4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need United Kingdom colleagues present.
- United Kingdom: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in 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.
About GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is the clock time at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, which sits on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude). GMT serves as the reference point from which all other time zones are calculated. The United Kingdom uses GMT during winter months and switches to British Summer Time (BST, UTC+01:00) from late March to late October. Several West African nations use GMT year-round. GMT is often used interchangeably with UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), although technically they are different – UTC is based on atomic clocks while GMT is based on Earth's rotation.
Best time to call between Singapore and United Kingdom
Both Singapore and United Kingdom sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and United Kingdom overlap for only 60 minutes (4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Singapore is 7 hours behind United Kingdom (SGT UTC+08:00 → BST UTC+01:00). The shared working window is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Singapore
Does not observe DST
United Kingdom
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+00:00 · DST: UTC+01:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and United Kingdom?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 7 hours behind United Kingdom (BST, UTC+01:00). The gap is currently -7h.
How do I convert Singapore time to United Kingdom time?
Add -7h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 2:00 AM in United Kingdom.
What time is it in United Kingdom right now?
United Kingdom uses BST at UTC+01:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -7h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call United Kingdom from Singapore?
Call between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:00 AM BST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or United Kingdom?
Singapore is 7 hours behind United Kingdom. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 5:00 AM in United Kingdom.
Do Singapore and United Kingdom use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while United Kingdom (United Kingdom) uses BST at UTC+01:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Europe/London.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–United Kingdom difference?
Yes at the moment: United Kingdom is on daylight saving time and Singapore is not, so the -7h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share Singapore's time zone?
SGT also covers Singapore.
Which countries use SGT, Singapore's zone?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Is there a day difference between Singapore and United Kingdom?
Not normally. The -7h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and United Kingdom?
United Kingdom is -7h from Singapore.
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 timezone is United Kingdom in?
United Kingdom operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
Which countries use SGT (Singapore Standard Time)?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Does SGT observe daylight saving time?
No, SGT does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+08:00 year-round.
What are some interesting 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.
Which cities are in the GMT timezone?
Major cities in the GMT timezone include London, Dublin, Lisbon, Accra, Reykjavik, Edinburgh, Casablanca, Dakar.
What is the UTC offset for GMT?
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is at UTC+00:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to BST.
What should I know about the GMT timezone?
GMT is based on the Prime Meridian (0° longitude) passing through Greenwich, London. The Royal Observatory in Greenwich has been the reference point for GMT since 1884.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in United Kingdom?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -7h later in United Kingdom (GMT).
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