Singapore to Delhi
-2h 30mSingapore
SGTSOURCEDelhi
ISTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
SGT and IST on the World Map
The map below highlights the SGT (Singapore Standard Time) and IST (India 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.
IST – India Standard Time
UTC+05:30India Standard Time (IST) is the time zone for India and Sri Lanka, 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.
- •India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.
- •India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
- •IST is one of only a handful of time zones with a 30-minute offset.
- •IST is the most populous single time zone in the world with over 1.4 billion people.
- •The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) operate on IST.
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 Delhi
WikipediaDelhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
Delhi serves as India's political capital while Mumbai is the financial capital.
Understanding the -2h 30m Gap: Singapore vs Delhi
Singapore runs on Singapore Standard Time (SGT) at UTC+08:00. Delhi runs on India Standard Time (IST) at UTC+05:30. That puts Singapore 2 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi — a difference of -2h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Singapore it is 6:30 AM in Delhi. Midnight in Singapore is 9:30 PM in Delhi. Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the offset between them stays constant all year.
Singapore to Delhi time conversion table
| Singapore (SGT) | Delhi (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 9:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 6:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 9:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 12:30 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 3:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 6:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert Singapore to Delhi time
- Scheduling a call from Singapore to Delhi: a 10:00 AM start in Singapore lands at 7:30 AM in Delhi, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Singapore and Delhi are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM SGT time (9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST). That is roughly 5 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Watching a live event or market open: Singapore viewers need 6:30 AM in Delhi to catch a 9:00 AM start there, and 2:30 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 -2h 30m gap is not.
- Block 11:30 AM–5:00 PM SGT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Singapore and need Delhi 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 IST (India Standard Time)
India Standard Time (IST) is the time observed throughout India and Sri Lanka. It is based on the 82.5°E meridian, passing through Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. India uses a single time zone despite spanning roughly 30° of longitude, which has been debated. IST does not observe daylight saving time. India is the world's most populous country, making IST one of the most-used time zones globally. The IT outsourcing industry and call centers operate primarily on IST, making the EST-to-IST conversion one of the most searched timezone conversions.
Best time to call between Singapore and Delhi
Both Singapore and Delhi sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 11:30 AM–5:00 PM SGT, which is 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST. That gives roughly 5 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Singapore and Delhi share 5 hours of working-hours overlap (11:30 AM–5:00 PM SGT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
Singapore is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi (SGT UTC+08:00 → IST UTC+05:30). The shared working window is 11:30 AM–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 Delhi?
Singapore (SGT, UTC+08:00) is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi (IST, UTC+05:30). The gap is currently -2h 30m.
How do I convert Singapore time to Delhi time?
Add -2h 30m to Singapore local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Singapore is 6:30 AM in Delhi.
What time is it in Delhi right now?
Delhi uses IST at UTC+05:30. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -2h 30m offset from Singapore.
What is the best time to call Delhi from Singapore?
Call between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM SGT — that maps to 9:00 AM–2:30 PM IST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, Singapore or Delhi?
Singapore is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Delhi. When it is 12:00 PM in Singapore it is 9:30 AM in Delhi.
Do Singapore and Delhi use different time zones?
Singapore (Singapore) uses SGT at UTC+08:00, while Delhi (India) uses IST at UTC+05:30. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Singapore and Asia/Kolkata.
Does daylight saving time affect the Singapore–Delhi difference?
Neither zone observes daylight saving time, so the -2h 30m offset between Singapore and Delhi 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 Delhi?
Not normally. The -2h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Delhi?
Delhi is -2h 30m 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 Delhi in?
Delhi operates on India Standard Time (IST), UTC+5:30. As India's capital, Delhi time is synchronized with Mumbai and India's National Stock Exchange.
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 Delhi?
Standard business hours in Delhi are 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST.
What is the best time to schedule a call between Singapore and Delhi?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Singapore works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM SGT and Delhi works 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM IST (-2h 30m difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Singapore and Delhi?
Singapore uses SGD (S$) while Delhi uses INR (₹). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Singapore and Delhi compare in size?
Singapore has a population of approximately 5.5 million (metro: 5.9 million), while Delhi has approximately 11 million (metro: 32.9 million).
What are the major landmarks in Singapore and Delhi?
Singapore is known for Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Merlion. Delhi is famous for India Gate, Red Fort, Qutub Minar.
Do Singapore and Delhi have stock exchanges?
Yes. Singapore has the SGX (Singapore Exchange) and Delhi has the NSE (National Stock Exchange). The -2h 30m 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 IST timezone?
Major cities in the IST timezone include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
What is the UTC offset for IST?
India Standard Time (IST) is at UTC+05:30.
What should I know about the IST timezone?
India is 10 hours 30 minutes ahead of EST and 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT. India uses a single time zone despite spanning 30° of longitude.
When is it midnight in Singapore, what time is it in Delhi?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Singapore (SGT), it is -2h 30m later in Delhi (IST).
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