Time Difference

Tokyo vs Singapore Time Difference

Compare the current local time in Tokyo, Japan and Singapore, Singapore.

Live local timeDST awareUTC offsets

From

Tokyo

Japan

7:42 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+9Asia/Tokyo

Difference

1 hour

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Singapore

6:42 AM

Mon, Aug 17

UTC+8Asia/Singapore

Current difference

Singapore is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

This difference is calculated using the current UTC offsets for both locations and automatically reflects daylight-saving changes.

24-hour comparison

Compare Tokyo and Singapore hour by hour

See how a full local day in Tokyo, Japan maps to Singapore, Singapore. TimeInOne automatically accounts for timezone offsets, date changes and daylight-saving transitions.

24-hour day

Best working-hours overlap

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Tokyo

corresponds to 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Singapore.

8 hours overlap

Tokyo

Asia/Tokyo

Singapore

Asia/Singapore

Availability

12:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 PM

Previous day

Sun, Aug 16

Night

1:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

11:00 AM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

12:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

1:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

2:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

3:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

4:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Good overlap

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

5:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

6:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

7:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Possible

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

8:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

9:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

11:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

10:00 PM

Mon, Aug 17

Night

Working-hour labels use a general 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule. Individual schedules may differ.

On daylight-saving transition dates, a local day can contain 23 or 25 real hours instead of 24.

Call planning

Best time to call Singapore from Tokyo

Compare typical business hours in Tokyo, Japan and Singapore, Singapore to find a practical time for calls, meetings or international coordination.

Tokyo

10:42 AM – 6:42 PM

Japan

Best overlap

Singapore

9:42 AM – 5:42 PM

Singapore

The best time to call Singapore from Tokyo is between 10:42 AM and 6:42 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 9:42 AM – 5:42 PM in Singapore.

Other reasonable windows

Tokyo

8:42 AM – 10:42 AM

Singapore

7:42 AM – 9:42 AM

Tokyo

6:42 PM – 9:42 PM

Singapore

5:42 PM – 8:42 PM

Recommendations use typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours and a broader 7:00 AM–9:00 PM acceptable calling window. Individual schedules may differ.

Time difference explained

Tokyo and Singapore time difference explained

Current local-time relationship

Singapore is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

Tokyo uses Asia/Tokyo and currently has an offset of UTC+9. Singapore uses Asia/Singapore and currently has an offset of UTC+8.

Working-hours overlap

For a typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM workday, the cities overlap from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Tokyo, corresponding to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Singapore.

Because UTC offsets can change during the year, always check the selected date when planning an important international call or meeting.

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FAQ

Tokyo to Singapore time difference FAQ

Common questions about the current time difference, UTC offsets, daylight-saving changes and practical calling hours between Tokyo and Singapore.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Singapore?

The current time difference between Tokyo and Singapore is 1 hour. Singapore is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

Is Singapore ahead of or behind Tokyo?

Singapore is currently 1 hour behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Singapore when it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo?

Using the current UTC offsets, 9:00 AM in Tokyo corresponds to 8:00 AM in Singapore. The exact difference can change when daylight-saving rules change.

What is the best time to call Singapore from Tokyo?

Typical 9:00 AM–6:00 PM business hours overlap between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Tokyo. This corresponds to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Singapore.

Can the time difference between Tokyo and Singapore change?

Yes. The time difference can change if Tokyo or Singapore changes its UTC offset because of daylight-saving or other local time-zone rules. TimeInOne uses the IANA zones Asia/Tokyo and Asia/Singapore for date-aware calculations.