New York is currently 12 hours behind Singapore. Convert time between New York and Singapore, see the exact difference, and find the best hours for calls and meetings.
New York uses Eastern Daylight Time. Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time. New York time is 12 hours behind Singapore. So, when it is 12:00 AM in New York, it is 12:00 PM in Singapore.
Common New York times and their Singapore equivalents.
| New York Time | Singapore Time |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM New York | 12:00 PM Singapore |
| 1:00 AM New York | 1:00 PM Singapore |
| 2:00 AM New York | 2:00 PM Singapore |
| 3:00 AM New York | 3:00 PM Singapore |
| 4:00 AM New York | 4:00 PM Singapore |
| 5:00 AM New York | 5:00 PM Singapore |
| 6:00 AM New York | 6:00 PM Singapore |
| 7:00 AM New York | 7:00 PM Singapore |
| 8:00 AM New York | 8:00 PM Singapore |
| 9:00 AM New York | 9:00 PM Singapore |
| 10:00 AM New York | 10:00 PM Singapore |
| 11:00 AM New York | 11:00 PM Singapore |
| 12:00 PM New York | 12:00 AM Singapore |
| 1:00 PM New York | 1:00 AM Singapore |
| 2:00 PM New York | 2:00 AM Singapore |
| 3:00 PM New York | 3:00 AM Singapore |
| 4:00 PM New York | 4:00 AM Singapore |
| 5:00 PM New York | 5:00 AM Singapore |
| 6:00 PM New York | 6:00 AM Singapore |
| 7:00 PM New York | 7:00 AM Singapore |
| 8:00 PM New York | 8:00 AM Singapore |
| 9:00 PM New York | 9:00 AM Singapore |
| 10:00 PM New York | 10:00 AM Singapore |
| 11:00 PM New York | 11:00 AM Singapore |
New York City operates on Eastern Time — Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. US clocks spring forward on the second Sunday of March and fall back on the first Sunday of November. NYSE and NASDAQ market hours (9:30 AM–4:00 PM ET) make Eastern Time one of the most referenced zones in global finance.
Singapore uses Singapore Time (SGT, UTC+8) year-round with no Daylight Saving Time. Singapore is situated near the equator, which means daylight hours barely vary throughout the year, making DST unnecessary. SGT aligns with Kuala Lumpur (MYT), Hong Kong (HKT), and China (CST).
Both New York and Singapore may observe Daylight Saving Time, which means the offset between them can change twice a year. Here is what to expect each season.
| Period | Note | New York | Singapore | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov – Mar | Both on standard time | EST (UTC−5) | GMT+8 (UTC+8) | 13 hours |
| Mar – late Mar | US clocks forward, some zones still on standard | EDT (UTC−4) | GMT+8 (UTC+8) | 12 hours |
| Late Mar – Oct current | Both on summer / daylight time | EDT (UTC−4) | GMT+8 (UTC+8) | 12 hours |
| Late Oct – early Nov | Clocks transitioning — check exact date | EST (UTC−5) | GMT+8 (UTC+8) | 13 hours |
The transition window typically lasts 1–2 weeks in spring and autumn. If you have a recurring weekly meeting near a clock change, verify the exact date to avoid a missed call.
New York is currently 12 hours behind Singapore. New York uses Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4) and Singapore uses Singapore Standard Time (UTC+8).
New York and Singapore have no standard 9 am–6 pm business-hour overlap. Consider scheduling during early morning or late evening, or use a rotating schedule to share the inconvenience.
When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 9:00 pm in Singapore. New York is 12 hours behind Singapore.
When it is 5:00 PM in Singapore, it is 5:00 am in New York.
New York observes Daylight Saving Time but Singapore does not. This means the offset between the two cities changes by one hour when New York transitions its clocks — typically in late March (spring forward) and late October (fall back). Always verify the current offset when scheduling around those dates.