Offset
The time difference between Gulf Standard Time and Singapore Time is 4 hours.
Gulf Standard Time (GST) is behind Singapore Time (SGT).
GST: UTC+4
SGT: UTC+8
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Singapore Time is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Gulf Standard Time (1 PM–5 PM in Singapore Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Gulf Standard Time (3:00 PM Singapore Time).
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Singapore
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Chinese New YearTue, Feb 17
- Chinese New YearWed, Feb 18
- Hari Raya PuasaFri, Mar 20
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Hari Raya Haji (Tentative Date)Wed, May 27
- National DayMon, Aug 10
- DeepavaliMon, Nov 9
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Gulf Standard Time is also known as GST. To call United Arab Emirates, dial +971.
Singapore Time is also known as SGT. To call Singapore, dial +65.
Singapore Time is approximately 3,650 miles east of Gulf Standard Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| GST | SGT | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 4:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 5:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Neither Gulf Standard Time nor Singapore Time observes daylight saving time. The offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:29 AM
- Sunset
- 7:07 PM
- Day length
- 13h 38m
- Sunrise
- 6:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
Daylight overlap: 9h 41m — 5:29 AM–3:10 PM in Gulf Standard Time (9:29 AM–7:10 PM in Singapore Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Gulf Standard Time
Cities in Singapore Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Gulf Standard Time
- DWC
- DXB
- SHJ
- AUH
Airports in Singapore Time
- SIN
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am GST in SGT?
- 9:00 am GST is 1:00 pm SGT.
- What is 12:00 pm GST in SGT?
- 12:00 pm GST is 4:00 pm SGT.
- What is 12:30 pm GST in SGT?
- 12:30 pm GST is 4:30 pm SGT.
- What is 2:00 pm GST in SGT?
- 2:00 pm GST is 6:00 pm SGT.
- What is 5:00 pm GST in SGT?
- 5:00 pm GST is 9:00 pm SGT.
- What is 11:30 pm GST in SGT?
- 11:30 pm GST is 3:30 am SGT, the next day.