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).

IST to SGT

+2h 30m

IST

ISTSOURCE

UTC+05:30

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

SGT

UTC+08:00

HH02

MM30

14:30 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

IST

SGT

12:00 AM

2:30 AM

2:00 AM

4:30 AM

4:00 AM

6:30 AM

6:00 AM

8:30 AM

8:00 AM

10:30 AM

10:00 AM

12:30 PM

12:00 PM

2:30 PM

2:00 PM

4:30 PM

4:00 PM

6:30 PM

6:00 PM

8:30 PM

8:00 PM

10:30 PM

10:00 PM

12:30 AM+1

Green 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 Zone

→

SGT Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

IST – India Standard Time

UTC+05:30

India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IST

IndiaSri Lanka

Major Cities in IST

MumbaiDelhiBangaloreKolkataChennaiHyderabadPuneAhmedabadColomboJaipurLucknowSurat

Key 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.
•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.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+05:30 year-round

Learn more about IST 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

IST vs SGT: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times

IST runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. SGT runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. That puts IST 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of SGT — a difference of +2h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IST it is 11:30 AM in SGT. Midnight in IST is 2:30 AM in SGT. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.

IST to SGT time conversion table

IST (IST)	SGT (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 IST to SGT time

Scheduling a call from IST to SGT: a 10:00 AM start in IST lands at 12:30 PM in SGT, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Finding shared working hours: both IST and SGT 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.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in IST is 10:30 PM in SGT makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

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 IST and need SGT 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 IST and SGT

Both IST and SGT 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

IST and SGT share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.

IST is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of SGT (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:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

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

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IST and SGT?

IST (IST, UTC+05:30) is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of SGT (SGT, UTC+08:00). The gap is currently +2h 30m.

How do I convert IST time to SGT time?

Add +2h 30m to IST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IST is 11:30 AM in SGT.

What time is it in SGT right now?

SGT 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 IST.