New York and Singapore: plan a meeting across time zones

The time difference

For most of the year, Singapore is 12 hours ahead of New York. That gap does not hold all year — here is how it actually moves:

• 1 January to 7 March: Singapore is 13 hours ahead of New York
• 8 March to 31 October: Singapore is 12 hours ahead of New York
• 1 November to 31 December: Singapore is 13 hours ahead of New York

Best time to meet

New York and Singapore do not share a normal working-hours window. The best compromise is 6:30 AM in New York / 6:30 PM in Singapore — still early or late for whoever is furthest from a normal day, which is the honest trade-off at this distance.

Clock changes to plan around

• New York changes clocks — 2026: 8 March and 1 November; 2027: 14 March and 7 November.
• Singapore does not change clocks.

Upcoming public holidays

• 12 October — New York: Columbus Day
• 11 November — New York: Veterans Day
• 26 November — New York: Thanksgiving Day
• 25 December — New York: Christmas Day
• 8 November — Singapore: Diwali
• 9 November — Singapore: Diwali (observed)
• 25 December — Singapore: Christmas Day
• 1 January 2027 — Singapore: New Year's Day

Holiday data uses country-level public calendars and may miss regional observances or company shutdowns — confirm with your participant if the date matters.

Questions about New York and Singapore

What time is it in Singapore when it is 9 AM in New York?

For most of the year, 9 AM in New York is 9 PM in Singapore (UTC-4 against UTC+8). During the weeks listed above when the gap shifts, it moves by an hour. Open the planner for a specific date.

Does New York or Singapore change clocks first?

Singapore does not observe daylight saving time; New York does, so the gap shifts when New York changes clocks.

Is there a public holiday in New York or Singapore soon?

New York: Columbus Day on 12 October. Singapore: Diwali on 8 November.