Time difference

Time Difference Between Singapore and Sharm El Sheikh

Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Sharm El Sheikh. The current difference is 5 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

SingaporeSingapore 🇸🇬

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Asia/SingaporeUTC+8
Sharm El SheikhEgypt 🇪🇬

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Africa/CairoUTC+3
02 — Difference

Singapore vs Sharm El Sheikh

Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Sharm El Sheikh. When it is 12:00 in Singapore, it is 07:00 in Sharm El Sheikh.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Singapore
UTC+8
Sharm El Sheikh
UTC+3
Difference
5 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Singapore and Sharm El Sheikh working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–12:00 Sharm El Sheikh time — that's 14:00–17:00 in Singapore — about 3 hours of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Sharm El Sheikh observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
5 hours
Singapore zone
Asia/Singapore
Sharm El Sheikh zone
Africa/Cairo
Singapore offset
UTC+8
Sharm El Sheikh offset
UTC+3
Singapore DST
No
Sharm El Sheikh DST
Yes
Countries
Singapore · Egypt
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Singapore and Sharm El Sheikh?

Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Sharm El Sheikh right now.

Is Singapore ahead of Sharm El Sheikh?

Yes, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Sharm El Sheikh.

Do Singapore and Sharm El Sheikh observe daylight saving time?

Sharm El Sheikh observes daylight saving time while Singapore does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Singapore and Sharm El Sheikh?

A good window is 09:00–12:00 in Sharm El Sheikh (14:00–17:00 in Singapore), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.