Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?

No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.

Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Singapore?

9:00 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Singapore).

Singapore to Washington DC Meeting Planner

Washington DC is 12 hours behind Singapore right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Singapore · Singapore

4:47 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · SGT

Washington DC · United States

4:47 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Singapore and Washington DC

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Singapore, which is 10:00 PM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

SingaporeOrganizerSingapore ·4:47AMnow
Washington DCUnited States ·· summer time4:47PMYesterday · now

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Date in Singapore

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Singapore time.

10:00AMBest · PossibleWorking hours in Singapore (10:00); late evening in Washington DC (22:00, previous day).
9:00AMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Singapore (09:00); late evening in Washington DC (21:00, previous day).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Washington DC (09:00); late evening in Singapore (21:00).

The whole day

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
Fit
SingaporeUTC+8
Washington DCEDT
UTC	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15

Working hours (09–17)Just outside (07–09, 17–20)Late evening (20–23)NightFit: optimal, good, possible, poor

Your meeting

Singapore10:00 AM UTC+8Sun, Oct 18
Washington DC10:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-18 02:00 UTC

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Time difference between Singapore and Washington DC

Washington DC is 12 hours behind Singapore right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Singapore on SGT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 13 hours behind Singapore.

Time difference between Singapore and Washington DC over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Washington DC 12 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Washington DC 13 hours behind	Clocks go back in Washington DC
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Washington DC 12 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Washington DC

Singapore is on Singapore Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Singapore & Washington DC Scheduling

What is the time difference between Singapore and Washington DC?: Washington DC is 12 hours behind Singapore right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Singapore on SGT (UTC+8). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Washington DC: then Washington DC is 13 hours behind Singapore.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Singapore and Washington DC?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 10:00 AM in Singapore, which is 10:00 PM in Washington DC; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Singapore observe daylight saving time?: No. Singapore stays on SGT (UTC+8) all year, so its clocks don't change.
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Singapore?: 9:00 PM in Washington DC, the day before (Sat, Oct 17, when it's Sun, Oct 18 in Singapore).

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