Singapore to Budapest
-6hSingapore
SGTSOURCEBudapest
CESTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and CEST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and CEST (Central European 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.
CET – Central European Time
UTC+01:00Central European Time (CET) is used across most of Western and Central Europe, 1 hour ahead of UTC.
- •CET covers more European countries than any other time zone.
- •Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
- •The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, Euronext (Amsterdam/Paris), and Borsa Italiana operate on CET.
- •Over 500 million people live in the CET time zone.
- •France moved to CET during the German occupation in WWII and never switched back.
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 Budapest
WikipediaBudapest operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As Central Europe's emerging tech hub, Budapest bridges Western and Eastern European markets.
Budapest has the second oldest metro line in the world, opened in 1896.
Time Conversion Guide: Singapore to Budapest
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Budapest runs on Central European Summer Time (CEST) at UTC+02:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts Singapore 6 hours behind Budapest — a difference of -6h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 3:00 AM in Budapest. Midnight in Singapore is 6:00 PM in Budapest.Budapest observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Singapore to Budapest time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Budapest (CEST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 6:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 11:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Budapest time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Budapest: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 4:00 AM in Budapest, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Budapest are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST). That is roughly 2 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Budapest local time against Singapore keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -6h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h gap is not.
- Block 3:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Budapest colleagues present.
- Budapest: Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 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 CET (Central European Time)
Central European Time (CET) is the standard time zone for most of Europe, covering over 30 countries from Spain to Poland, and from Norway to Italy. CET is 1 hour ahead of GMT and is used by the European Union's most populous nations. During summer, most CET countries switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00). Major European financial markets in Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam operate on CET.
Best time to call between Singapore and Budapest
Both Singapore and Budapest sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST. That gives roughly 2 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Budapest overlap for about 2 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Singapore is 6 hours behind Budapest (SGT UTC+08:00 → CEST UTC+02:00). The shared working window is 3:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
Singapore
Does not observe DST
Budapest
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+01:00 · DST: UTC+02:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Budapest?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 6 hours behind Budapest (CEST, UTC+02:00). The gap is currently -6h.
How do I convert Singapore time to Budapest time?
Add -6h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 3:00 AM in Budapest.
What time is it in Budapest right now?
Budapest uses CEST at UTC+02:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Budapest from Singapore?
Call between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–11:00 AM CEST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or Budapest?
Singapore is 6 hours behind Budapest. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 6:00 AM in Budapest.
Do Singapore and Budapest use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Budapest (Hungary) uses CEST at UTC+02:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Europe/Budapest.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Budapest difference?
Yes at the moment: Budapest is on daylight saving time and Singapore is not, so the -6h 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 Budapest?
Not normally. The -6h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Budapest?
Budapest is -6h 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 Budapest in?
Budapest operates on Central European Time (CET/CEST). As Central Europe's emerging tech hub, Budapest bridges Western and Eastern European markets.
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 Budapest?
Standard business hours in Budapest are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Singapore and Budapest?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Budapest works 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CET (-6h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Singapore and Budapest?
Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Budapest uses HUF (Ft). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Singapore and Budapest compare in size?
Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Budapest has approximately 1.75 million (metro: 3.3 million).
What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Budapest?
Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Budapest is famous for Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge.
Do Singapore and Budapest have stock exchanges?
Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Budapest has the BSE (Budapest Stock Exchange). The -6h 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 CET timezone?
Major cities in the CET timezone include Paris, Berlin, Rome, Madrid, Amsterdam, Brussels, Vienna, Warsaw.
What is the UTC offset for CET?
Central European Time (CET) is at UTC+01:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to CEST.
What should I know about the CET timezone?
CET covers more European countries than any other time zone. Spain uses CET despite being geographically aligned with GMT/WET.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in Budapest?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -6h later in Budapest (CET).
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