Singapore to Los Angeles
-15hSingapore
SGTSOURCELos Angeles
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard 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.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
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.
About Los Angeles
WikipediaLos Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
Los Angeles is the entertainment capital of the world, home to Hollywood and major film studios.
Understanding the -15h Gap: Singapore vs Los Angeles
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Los Angeles runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Singapore 15 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in Singapore is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Singapore to Los Angeles time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Los Angeles (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:00 AM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:00 PM | previous day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:00 PM | previous day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | previous day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:00 PM | previous day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 7:00 PM in Los Angeles the previous day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a -15h gap: Singapore and Los Angeles have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Los Angeles is 6:00 PM in Singapore.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Singapore is 5:00 AM in Los Angeles makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -15h gap is not.
- With a -15h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Singapore takes the early slot, the next week Los Angeles does.
- Los Angeles: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 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 PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between Singapore and Los Angeles
With a -15h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Los Angeles opens at 9:00 AM PDT, which is 6:00 PM in Singapore, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Los Angeles have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Singapore is 15 hours behind Los Angeles (SGT UTC+08:00 → PDT UTC-07:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Singapore
Does not observe DST
Los Angeles
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Los Angeles?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 15 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert Singapore time to Los Angeles time?
Add -15h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles (previous day).
What time is it in Los Angeles right now?
Los Angeles uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -15h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from Singapore?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Singapore, which is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, Singapore or Los Angeles?
Singapore is 15 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Do Singapore and Los Angeles use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Los Angeles (USA) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and America/Los_Angeles.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and Singapore is not, so the -15h 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 Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Singapore already falls on the in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -15h 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 Los Angeles in?
Los Angeles operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), 3 hours behind New York. As the entertainment capital, LA time is important for media and tech industries.
What are the business hours in Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
What are the business hours in Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Singapore and Los Angeles?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Los Angeles works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST (-15h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Singapore and Los Angeles?
Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Los Angeles uses USD ($). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Singapore and Los Angeles compare in size?
Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Los Angeles has approximately 4 million (metro: 13.2 million).
What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Los Angeles?
Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Los Angeles is famous for Hollywood Sign, Santa Monica Pier, Griffith Observatory.
Do Singapore and Los Angeles have stock exchanges?
Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Los Angeles has the N/A (Uses NYSE/NASDAQ). The -15h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.
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 PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -15h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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