SGT to Los Angeles
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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 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.
Time Conversion Guide: SGT to Los Angeles
SGT 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 SGT 15 hours behind Los Angeles — a difference of -15h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in SGT it is 6:00 PM in Los Angeles on the previous day. Midnight in SGT is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles.Los Angeles observes daylight saving time while SGT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
SGT to Los Angeles time conversion table
| SGT (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 SGT to Los Angeles time
- Scheduling a call from SGT to Los Angeles: a 10:00 AM start in SGT 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: SGT 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 SGT.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in SGT 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 SGT 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 SGT 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 SGT, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
SGT and Los Angeles have no shared working hours because of the -15h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
SGT 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
SGT
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between SGT and Los Angeles?
SGT (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 15 hours behind Los Angeles (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -15h.
How do I convert SGT time to Los Angeles time?
Add -15h to SGT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in SGT 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 SGT.
What is the best time to call Los Angeles from SGT?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the -15h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in SGT, which is 10:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Which is behind, SGT or Los Angeles?
SGT is 15 hours behind Los Angeles. When it is 12:00 PM in SGT it is 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Do SGT and Los Angeles use different time zones?
SGT 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 SGT–Los Angeles difference?
Yes at the moment: Los Angeles is on daylight saving time and SGT is not, so the -15h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share SGT's time zone?
SGT also covers Singapore.
Which countries use SGT, SGT's zone?
SGT is used in Singapore.
Is there a day difference between SGT and Los Angeles?
Sometimes. The -15h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in SGT already falls on the in Los Angeles.
What is the time difference between SGT and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is -15h from SGT.
What timezone is SGT in?
SGT operates on its local timezone.
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 Los Angeles?
Standard business hours in Los Angeles are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
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 SGT, what time is it in Los Angeles?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in SGT (SGT), it is -15h later in Los Angeles (PST).
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