Offset
The time difference between Singapore and Christchurch is 4 hours.
Singapore (SGT) is behind Christchurch (NZST).
SGT: UTC+8
NZST: UTC+12
Neither Singapore nor Christchurch is currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–1 PM in Singapore (1 PM–5 PM in Christchurch).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 11:00 AM Singapore (3:00 PM Christchurch).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving 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
New Zealand
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Day after New Year's DayFri, Jan 2
- Waitangi DayFri, Feb 6
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Anzac DayMon, Apr 27
- King's BirthdayMon, Jun 1
- MatarikiFri, Jul 10
- Labour DayMon, Oct 26
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Boxing DayMon, Dec 28
About these zones
Singapore uses Singapore Time (SGT). To call Singapore, dial +65.
Christchurch uses New Zealand Time (NZST, or NZDT). To call New Zealand, dial +64.
Christchurch is approximately 5,250 miles southeast of Singapore.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Singapore | Christchurch | 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
Christchurch observes daylight saving time; Singapore does not. The offset between the two zones changes when Christchurch transitions: on Sunday, September 27, 2026, clocks spring forward from NZST to NZDT.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 6:59 AM
- Sunset
- 7:10 PM
- Day length
- 12h 12m
- Sunrise
- 7:58 AM
- Sunset
- 5:01 PM
- Day length
- 9h 3m
Daylight overlap: 6h 2m — 6:59 AM–1:01 PM in Singapore (10:59 AM–5:01 PM in Christchurch). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Other cities in New Zealand Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Singapore Time
- SIN
Airports in New Zealand Time
- AKL
- CHC
- WLG
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Singapore in Christchurch?
- 9:00 am Singapore is 1:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 12:00 pm Singapore in Christchurch?
- 12:00 pm Singapore is 4:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 12:30 pm Singapore in Christchurch?
- 12:30 pm Singapore is 4:30 pm Christchurch.
- What is 2:00 pm Singapore in Christchurch?
- 2:00 pm Singapore is 6:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 5:00 pm Singapore in Christchurch?
- 5:00 pm Singapore is 9:00 pm Christchurch.
- What is 11:30 pm Singapore in Christchurch?
- 11:30 pm Singapore is 3:30 am Christchurch, the next day.