Sydney
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Convert AEST to SGT
Australian Eastern Standard Time to Singapore Time — Singapore is 2 hours behind Sydney
Quick Facts
Time Difference
-2 hours
AEST Full Name
Australian Eastern Standard Time
SGT Full Name
Singapore Time
AEST to SGT Conversion Table
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About AEST and SGT Time Zones
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time) is UTC+10 and covers cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane. SGT (Singapore Time) is UTC+8 and covers cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur.
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney (AEST), it's 10:00 AM in Singapore (SGT). The time difference between AEST and SGT is 2 hours — Singapore is behind Sydney.
With only a 2-hour difference, Sydney and Singapore share nearly a full business day overlap, making scheduling straightforward.
Daylight Saving Time
AEST observes Daylight Saving Time and becomes AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) during summer months, shifting clocks forward by 1 hour to UTC+11.
During DST transitions, the time difference between AEST and SGT may shift by ±1 hour. Always verify the current offset above for the most accurate conversion.
Use our world clock tool to compare Sydney and Singapore with a visual timeline, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between AEST and SGT?
Singapore (SGT) is 2 hours behind Sydney (AEST). The offset is -2 hours.
Is SGT ahead or behind AEST?
SGT is 2 hours behind AEST. AEST is UTC+10 and SGT is UTC+8.
When it's 12:00 PM in Sydney, what time is it in Singapore?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Sydney (AEST), it's 10:00 AM in Singapore (SGT).
When it's 5:00 PM in Sydney, what time is it in Singapore?
When it's 5:00 PM in Sydney (AEST), it's 3:00 PM in Singapore (SGT).
Does AEST change for Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC+10) becomes AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time, UTC+11) in summer, shifting clocks forward 1 hour.