Singapore to Addis Ababa
-5hSingapore
SGTSOURCEAddis Ababa
EATGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and EAT on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and EAT (East Africa 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.
EAT – East Africa Time
UTC+03:00East Africa Time (EAT) is the time zone for East Africa, 3 hours ahead of UTC.
- •Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'.
- •Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
- •EAT is the same offset as MSK (Moscow Time).
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Singapore and Addis Ababa Time
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Addis Ababa runs on East Africa Time (EAT) at UTC+03:00. That puts Singapore 5 hours behind Addis Ababa — a difference of -5h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 4:00 AM in Addis Ababa. Midnight in Singapore is 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Singapore to Addis Ababa time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Addis Ababa (EAT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Addis Ababa time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Addis Ababa: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 5:00 AM in Addis Ababa, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Addis Ababa are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT). That is roughly 3 hours of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Singapore viewers need 4:00 AM in Addis Ababa to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 5:00 AM if the event is anchored to Singapore.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM SGT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -5h gap is not.
- Block 2:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Addis Ababa 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 EAT (East Africa Time)
East Africa Time (EAT) is used in the countries of East Africa including Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, and others. EAT does not observe daylight saving time and shares the same offset as Moscow Standard Time (MSK).
Best time to call between Singapore and Addis Ababa
Both Singapore and Addis Ababa sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 2:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT. That gives roughly 3 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Addis Ababa overlap for about 3 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
Singapore is 5 hours behind Addis Ababa (SGT UTC+08:00 → EAT UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM SGT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Addis Ababa?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 5 hours behind Addis Ababa (EAT, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently -5h.
How do I convert Singapore time to Addis Ababa time?
Add -5h to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 4:00 AM in Addis Ababa.
What time is it in Addis Ababa right now?
Addis Ababa uses EAT at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -5h offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Addis Ababa from Singapore?
Call between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EAT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or Addis Ababa?
Singapore is 5 hours behind Addis Ababa. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 7:00 AM in Addis Ababa.
Do Singapore and Addis Ababa use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) uses EAT at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Africa/Addis_Ababa.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Addis Ababa difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -5h offset between Singapore and Addis Ababa is fixed all year.
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 Addis Ababa?
Not normally. The -5h gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is -5h 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 Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Singapore?
Standard business hours in Singapore are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT.
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 EAT timezone?
Major cities in the EAT timezone include Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Mogadishu, Antananarivo.
What is the UTC offset for EAT?
East Africa Time (EAT) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the EAT timezone?
Nairobi is a major tech hub in Africa, often called 'Silicon Savannah'. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, which is 7-8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in Addis Ababa?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -5h later in Addis Ababa (EAT).
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