PST SGT Time Converter

Convert PST to SGT instantly. Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT) and Singapore Standard Time is UTC+8 — a 16h difference. Enter any time in either field — both fully editable. Click ⇄ to swap directions.

🕐 Live Current Times

PST
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Pacific Standard Time
16h ahead
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SGT
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Singapore Standard Time

⚡ Bidirectional Time Converter

PST (UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)) → SGT (UTC+8) · Difference: 16h ahead (auto-adjusts for DST)

ℹ️ Timezone Details

PST Offset
UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)
SGT Offset
UTC+8
Difference
16h ahead
PST Full Name
Pacific Standard Time
SGT Full Name
Singapore Standard Time
Vice Versa

🤝 Best Meeting Hours Between PST and SGT

Because SGT is 16h ahead of PST, morning slots in the earlier zone generally line up with afternoon or evening in the later zone. Use this table to find windows where both sides fall within reasonable working hours.

PSTSGTSuitability
7:00 AM11:00 PMGood — early start
8:00 AM12:00 AMBest overlap
9:00 AM1:00 AMBest overlap
10:00 AM2:00 AMBest overlap
11:00 AM3:00 AMGood — late window

🏙️ Cities Covered by Each Time Zone

PST Cities
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Vancouver
SGT Cities
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, George Town, Ipoh, Kuching

📌 Zone Notes — PST & SGT

PST: Pacific Standard Time (PST) is UTC-8 during winter and shifts to PDT (Pacific Daylight Time, UTC-7) during summer, following the US Daylight Saving Time schedule. The transition happens on the second Sunday of March (spring forward) and the first Sunday of November (fall back). PST covers the US West Coast, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland, as well as Vancouver in Canada.

SGT: Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is fixed at UTC+8 with no Daylight Saving Time. Singapore dropped DST in 1982 and has maintained UTC+8 ever since. SGT aligns numerically with Hong Kong Time (HKT), China Standard Time (CST8), Philippine Standard Time (PST), and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) — useful to remember when scheduling across the broader East/Southeast Asia region.

🌤️ Daylight Saving Time (DST) — What to Know

PST (Pacific Standard Time) observes Daylight Saving Time, shifting clocks by one hour during summer. SGT (Singapore Standard Time) stays fixed at UTC+8 all year with no DST. The gap between these zones therefore changes by one hour seasonally. The live converter detects the current offset automatically.

📋 Full 24-Hour Conversion Table — PST to SGT

PST (12h)PST (24h)SGT (12h)SGT (24h)DayType
12:00 AM00:004:00 PM16:00Night
1:00 AM01:005:00 PM17:00Night
2:00 AM02:006:00 PM18:00Night
3:00 AM03:007:00 PM19:00Night
4:00 AM04:008:00 PM20:00Night
5:00 AM05:009:00 PM21:00Night
6:00 AM06:0010:00 PM22:00
7:00 AM07:0011:00 PM23:00
8:00 AM08:0012:00 AM00:00+1 Day
9:00 AM09:001:00 AM01:00+1 DayBusiness
10:00 AM10:002:00 AM02:00+1 DayBusiness
11:00 AM11:003:00 AM03:00+1 DayBusiness
12:00 PM12:004:00 AM04:00+1 DayBusiness
1:00 PM13:005:00 AM05:00+1 DayBusiness
2:00 PM14:006:00 AM06:00+1 DayBusiness
3:00 PM15:007:00 AM07:00+1 DayBusiness
4:00 PM16:008:00 AM08:00+1 DayBusiness
5:00 PM17:009:00 AM09:00+1 DayBusiness
6:00 PM18:0010:00 AM10:00+1 Day
7:00 PM19:0011:00 AM11:00+1 Day
8:00 PM20:0012:00 PM12:00+1 Day
9:00 PM21:001:00 PM13:00+1 Day
10:00 PM22:002:00 PM14:00+1 DayNight
11:00 PM23:003:00 PM15:00+1 DayNight

Table uses the fixed standard offset of 16h ahead. During DST transitions the actual gap may shift by one hour — use the live converter above which adjusts automatically.

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💡 How to Convert PST to SGT

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Find the offset — Pacific Standard Time is UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT) and Singapore Standard Time is UTC+8. Difference: 16h ahead.
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Use either field — Type in the PST box for the SGT result, or type in the SGT box for the PST result. Both update instantly.
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Swap directions — Click ⇄ to reverse, or visit the SGT to PST page.
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Check the table — The 24-hour table shows every hour converted; business hours in green, late-night in orange. Click any row to load it into the converter.
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Watch for day changes — "+1 Day" or "-1 Day" flags appear automatically when a conversion crosses midnight, so you never book on the wrong date.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — PST to SGT

What is the time difference between PST and SGT?

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 16h ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). PST runs at UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT) and SGT at UTC+8. Quick time examples: 8:00 AM PST = 12:00 AM SGT; 12:00 PM PST = 4:00 AM SGT; 5:00 PM PST = 9:00 AM SGT.

How do I convert PST to SGT manually?

To convert PST to SGT, add 16 hours to the PST time. For example, 12:00 PM PST becomes 4:00 AM SGT. When the result crosses midnight, advance the date by one day (shown as "+1 Day" in the converter). The converter on this page handles all arithmetic and date-rollover automatically.

Is SGT ahead of or behind PST?

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) is 16h ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST). Reversed: PST is 16h behind of SGT. Practical example: noon in Singapore (12:00 PM SGT) corresponds to 8:00 PM PST in Los Angeles, and 5 PM in Singapore corresponds to 1:00 AM PST.

What is PST — Pacific Standard Time?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the standard civil time for Los Angeles and the surrounding region, operating at UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT) from UTC. It observes Daylight Saving Time and advances its clocks by one hour during summer — the effective offset changes seasonally. Major cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Vancouver.

What is SGT — Singapore Standard Time?

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) covers Singapore and the surrounding region at UTC+8 from UTC. It does not observe Daylight Saving Time — the offset is fixed at UTC+8 all year with no seasonal change. Cities in this zone: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, George Town, Ipoh, Kuching.

Does Daylight Saving Time affect the PST to SGT difference?

Yes. PST observes Daylight Saving Time and moves its clocks by one hour in summer, while SGT stays fixed at UTC+8 all year. This means the offset between the two zones shifts by one hour when PST enters or exits its DST period. The live converter on this page always shows the current accurate offset.

What is the best time to schedule a meeting between PST and SGT?

The best meeting window is where standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM) overlap in both zones. Since SGT is 16h ahead of PST, mornings in the earlier zone align with afternoons or evenings in the later zone. Target 8 AM – 11 AM in the earlier-offset zone to keep both sides in reasonable hours. The meeting hours table above shows the exact recommended slots for this pair. Any time where one side falls before 7 AM or after 9 PM is best avoided for regular team calls.

How do I convert SGT back to PST?

Type any time directly into the SGT field in the bidirectional converter above — it instantly shows the PST result. Alternatively, subtract 16 hours from the SGT time manually. For a dedicated reverse page, visit: SGT to PST converter ↗.

Do PST to SGT conversions cross midnight?

Yes — this is a large offset, and many hours will cross midnight. When the converted time passes 11:59 PM, the date advances — the converter shows "+1 Day". When it goes before 12:00 AM, the date moves back — "-1 Day" appears. The 24-hour reference table also shows day changes in the Day column. Always check the date indicator when sending calendar invites across these two zones to avoid accidentally booking on the wrong date.

Which cities and countries use PST?

Pacific Standard Time (PST) is used in: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Vancouver. The zone operates at UTC-8 / UTC-7 (PDT)and shifts by one hour during DST.

Which cities and countries use SGT?

Singapore Standard Time (SGT) covers: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, George Town, Ipoh, Kuching. It runs at UTC+8, fixed year-round with no DST change. Use the live clocks at the top of this page to see the current local time in both zones side by side.

Is 16h ahead always the exact difference between PST and SGT?

The standard offset is 16h ahead, but this can shift by one hour during DST transition periods. When PST moves to or from its daylight variant, the gap changes. The live converter always shows the current accurate offset.

How do I set up a recurring calendar event between PST and SGT?

When creating a recurring meeting that spans PST and SGT, set the event timezone in your calendar app using the IANA timezone names: America/Los_Angeles for PST and Asia/Singapore for SGT. Using IANA names rather than fixed UTC offsets ensures the calendar app automatically adjusts future occurrences for any DST changes, so you never accidentally schedule at the wrong time after a clock transition. For a quick lookup of any specific time, the converter on this page is the fastest way to verify both sides before you send the invite.

What is the difference between PST and PDT?

PST (Pacific Standard Time) is UTC-8 and applies during winter, roughly from early November to mid-March. PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) is UTC-7 and applies during summer when the US West Coast moves its clocks forward by one hour. In everyday speech, people often say "PST" year-round even when technically on PDT. The live clocks and converter on this page use the America/Los_Angeles IANA zone, which automatically switches between PST and PDT based on the current date — so you always see the correct offset without needing to track the transition yourself.

Does Singapore observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Singapore has not observed Daylight Saving Time since 1982 and has maintained a fixed UTC+8 offset ever since. This makes SGT particularly easy to work with for recurring international meetings — the SGT side of any timezone pair is always exactly UTC+8, with no seasonal variation. SGT aligns numerically with Hong Kong Time (HKT), China Standard Time (CST8), Philippine Standard Time, and Australian Western Standard Time (AWST).