SGT to South Korea
+1hSGT
SGTSOURCESouth Korea
KSTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and KST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and KST (Korea 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.
KST – Korea Standard Time
UTC+09:00Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone for South Korea, 9 hours ahead of UTC.
- •South Korea does not observe daylight saving time.
- •Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
- •KST is the same offset as JST (UTC+09:00).
SGT vs South Korea: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
SGT runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. South Korea runs on Korean Standard Time (KST) at UTC+09:00. That puts SGT 1 hour ahead of South Korea — a difference of +1h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in SGT it is 10:00 AM in South Korea. Midnight in SGT is 1:00 AM in South Korea. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
SGT to South Korea time conversion table
| SGT (SGT) | South Korea (KST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert SGT to South Korea time
- Scheduling a call from SGT to South Korea: a 10:00 AM start in SGT lands at 11:00 AM in South Korea, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both SGT and South Korea are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SGT time (10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST). That is roughly 7 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in SGT is 9:00 PM in South Korea 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 +1h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from SGT and need South Korea colleagues present.
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 KST (Korea Standard Time)
Korea Standard Time (KST) is the time zone used in South Korea. It shares the same UTC offset as Japan Standard Time but is a distinct time zone. South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul, the capital, is a major global tech and business hub.
Best time to call between SGT and South Korea
Both SGT and South Korea sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SGT, which is 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST. That gives roughly 7 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
SGT and South Korea share 7 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–4:00 PM SGT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
SGT is 1 hour ahead of South Korea (SGT UTC+08:00 → KST UTC+09:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–4:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between SGT and South Korea?
SGT (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 1 hour ahead of South Korea (KST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +1h.
How do I convert SGT time to South Korea time?
Add +1h to SGT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in SGT is 10:00 AM in South Korea.
What time is it in South Korea right now?
South Korea uses KST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +1h offset from SGT.
What is the best time to call South Korea from SGT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM SGT — that maps to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM KST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, SGT or South Korea?
SGT is 1 hour ahead of South Korea. When it is 12:00 PM in SGT it is 1:00 PM in South Korea.
Do SGT and South Korea use different time zones?
SGT uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while South Korea (South Korea) uses KST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Asia/Seoul.
Does daylight saving time affect the SGT–South Korea difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the +1h offset between SGT and South Korea is fixed all year.
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 South Korea?
Not normally. The +1h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between SGT and South Korea?
South Korea is +1h from SGT.
What timezone is SGT in?
SGT operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is South Korea in?
South Korea operates on its local timezone.
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 KST timezone?
Major cities in the KST timezone include Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Pyongyang.
What is the UTC offset for KST?
Korea Standard Time (KST) is at UTC+09:00.
What should I know about the KST timezone?
South Korea does not observe daylight saving time. Seoul is home to Samsung, LG, and Hyundai headquarters.
When is it midnight in SGT, what time is it in South Korea?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in SGT (SGT), it is +1h later in South Korea (KST).
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