SGT to IST Converter
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind SGT. 9:00 AM SGT = 6:30 AM IST.
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind SGT. To convert SGT to IST, subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the SGT time: 9:00 AM SGT = 6:30 AM IST.
SGT (Singapore Time) is used in Singapore. IST (India Time) is used in India and Sri Lanka (UTC+5:30, no daylight saving time).
IST here means India Standard Time, not Irish or Israel Standard Time.
SGT to IST time conversion table
SGT to IST on 7 Nov 2026. Today's date. Highlighted rows are 9 AM–5 PM in both places.
| SGT | IST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM SGT | 9:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 1:00 AM SGT | 10:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 2:00 AM SGT | 11:30 PM IST | previous day |
| 3:00 AM SGT | 12:30 AM IST | night |
| 4:00 AM SGT | 1:30 AM IST | night |
| 5:00 AM SGT | 2:30 AM IST | night |
| 6:00 AM SGT | 3:30 AM IST | night |
| 7:00 AM SGT | 4:30 AM IST | night |
| 8:00 AM SGT | 5:30 AM IST | night |
| 9:00 AM SGT | 6:30 AM IST | — |
| 10:00 AM SGT | 7:30 AM IST | — |
| 11:00 AM SGT | 8:30 AM IST | — |
| 12:00 PM SGT | 9:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 1:00 PM SGT | 10:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 2:00 PM SGT | 11:30 AM IST | work hours |
| 3:00 PM SGT | 12:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 4:00 PM SGT | 1:30 PM IST | work hours |
| 5:00 PM SGT | 2:30 PM IST | — |
| 6:00 PM SGT | 3:30 PM IST | — |
| 7:00 PM SGT | 4:30 PM IST | — |
| 8:00 PM SGT | 5:30 PM IST | — |
| 9:00 PM SGT | 6:30 PM IST | — |
| 10:00 PM SGT | 7:30 PM IST | — |
| 11:00 PM SGT | 8:30 PM IST | — |
- Work rows — 9 AM–5 PM in both places
- Night in the destination (10 PM–6 AM)
How to convert SGT to IST
Subtract 2 hours 30 minutes from the SGT time to get IST.
Example: 9:00 AM SGT = 6:30 AM IST.
Across midnight: 1:00 AM SGT = 10:30 PM IST (previous day). The date changes, so always check the day as well as the hour.
Time difference between SGT and IST
The time difference between SGT and IST is 2 hours 30 minutes all year – IST is behind SGT.
SGT and IST during daylight saving time
- SGT does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+8 all year.
- IST does not observe daylight saving time; it stays on UTC+5:30 all year.
Best time for a meeting between SGT and IST
SGT and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM SGT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
SGT to IST FAQ
What is the time difference between SGT and IST?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind SGT all year. 9:00 AM SGT = 6:30 AM IST.
What is 9 AM SGT in IST?
9:00 AM SGT is 6:30 AM IST.
What is 12 PM (noon) SGT in IST?
12:00 PM SGT is 9:30 AM IST.
Is IST ahead of or behind SGT?
IST is 2 hours 30 minutes behind SGT, so it is earlier in IST than in SGT.
Does SGT change for daylight saving time?
No. SGT stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
Does IST change for daylight saving time?
No. IST stays on the same offset all year, so conversions never shift for daylight saving time.
What is the best time for a meeting between SGT and IST?
SGT and IST share 5 hours 30 minutes of the 9 AM–5 PM working day. Any time between 11:30 AM and 5:00 PM SGT lands between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM IST, inside working hours for both.
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Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.