Delhi to Singapore
+2h 30mDelhi
ISTSOURCESingapore
SGTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
IST and SGT on the World Map
The map below highlights the IST (India Standard Time) and SGT (Singapore Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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 Delhi
WikipediaDelhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
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: Delhi to Singapore
Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. That puts Delhi 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Singapore — a difference of +2h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Delhi it is 11:30 AM in Singapore. Midnight in Delhi is 2:30 AM in Singapore. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Delhi to Singapore time conversion table
| Delhi (IST) | Singapore (SGT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 10:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 11:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Delhi to Singapore time
- Scheduling a call from Delhi to Singapore: a 10:00 AM start in Delhi lands at 12:30 PM in Singapore, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Delhi and Singapore are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST time (11:30 AM–5:00 PM SGT). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Singapore local time against Delhi keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +2h 30m offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +2h 30m gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Delhi and need Singapore colleagues present.
About IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
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 Delhi and Singapore
Both Delhi and Singapore sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST, which is 11:30 AM–5:00 PM SGT. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Delhi and Singapore share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Singapore (IST UTC+05:30 → SGT UTC+08:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST. 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:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Delhi and Singapore?
Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +2h 30m.
How do I convert Delhi time to Singapore time?
Add +2h 30m to Delhi local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Delhi is 11:30 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 +2h 30m offset from Delhi.
What is the best time to call Singapore from Delhi?
Call between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST — that maps to 11:30 AM–5:00 PM SGT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Delhi or Singapore?
Delhi is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Singapore. When it is 12:00 PM in Delhi it is 2:30 PM in Singapore.
Do Delhi and Singapore use different time zones?
Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30, while Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Kolkata and Asia/Singapore.
Does daylight saving time affect the Delhi–Singapore difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +2h 30m offset between Delhi and Singapore is fixed all year.
Which other cities share Delhi's time zone?
IST also covers Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and 4 more.
Which countries use IST, Delhi's zone?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Is there a day difference between Delhi and Singapore?
Not normally. The +2h 30m gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Delhi and Singapore?
Singapore is +2h 30m from Delhi.
What timezone is Delhi in?
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
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 Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
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 Delhi and Singapore?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST and Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT (+2h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Delhi and Singapore?
Delhi uses INR (₹) while Singapore uses SGD (S$). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Delhi and Singapore compare in size?
Delhi has a population of approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million), while Singapore has approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Delhi and Singapore?
Delhi is known for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar. Singapore is famous for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion.
Do Delhi and Singapore have stock exchanges?
Yes. Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange) and Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange). The +2h 30m time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
Which countries use IST (India Standard Time)?
IST is used in India, Sri Lanka.
Does IST observe daylight saving time?
No, IST does not observe daylight saving time and remains at UTC+05:30 year-round.
What are some interesting facts about IST?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
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 Delhi, what time is it in Singapore?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Delhi (IST), it is +2h 30m later in Singapore (SGT).
Related Developer Tools
Explore more tools that work great with timezone conversions for international teams:
Related Timezone Conversions
More Delhi time conversions
- delhi to mumbai
- delhi to bangalore
- delhi to ist
- delhi to india
- delhi to dubai
- delhi to kathmandu
- delhi to bangkok
- delhi to hong kong
- delhi to shanghai
- delhi to beijing
- delhi to tokyo
- delhi to osaka
- delhi to seoul
- delhi to new york
- delhi to london
- delhi to sydney
- delhi to los angeles
- delhi to paris
- delhi to berlin
- delhi to toronto
- new york to delhi
- london to delhi
- dubai to delhi
- tokyo to delhi
- singapore to delhi
- sydney to delhi
- los angeles to delhi
- paris to delhi
- mumbai to delhi
- berlin to delhi
- hong kong to delhi
- toronto to delhi
- kathmandu to delhi
See every conversion from Delhi →·See every conversion from Singapore →