Time difference

Time Difference Between Singapore and Washington

Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Washington. The current difference is 12 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
WashingtonUnited States 🇺🇸

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America/New_YorkUTC−4
02 — Difference

Singapore vs Washington

Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Washington. When it is 12:00 in Singapore, it is 00:00 in Washington.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Singapore
UTC+8
Washington
UTC−4
Difference
12 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 12 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Singapore and Washington do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Washington 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
12 hours
Singapore zone
Asia/Singapore
Washington zone
America/New_York
Singapore offset
UTC+8
Washington offset
UTC−4
Singapore DST
No
Washington DST
Yes
Countries
Singapore · United States
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Singapore and Washington?

Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Washington right now.

Is Singapore ahead of Washington?

Yes, Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Washington.

Do Singapore and Washington observe daylight saving time?

Washington 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 Washington?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.