SGT to CST Time Converter
Compare SGT and CST instantly. The clocks below stay in sync with the IANA time-zone database, so daylight-saving transitions are handled automatically for both Singapore and Chicago.
24-Hour Comparison Timeline
Green = working hours · Yellow = early/late · Red = night
24-hour reference table
| SGT (Singapore) | CST (Chicago) |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 AM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 AM | 12:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 02:00 AM | 01:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 03:00 AM | 02:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 04:00 AM | 03:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 05:00 AM | 04:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 06:00 AM | 05:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 07:00 AM | 06:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 08:00 AM | 07:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 09:00 AM | 08:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 10:00 AM | 09:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 PM(Fri, Jul 24) |
| 01:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 02:00 PM | 01:00 AM |
| 03:00 PM | 02:00 AM |
| 04:00 PM | 03:00 AM |
| 05:00 PM | 04:00 AM |
| 06:00 PM | 05:00 AM |
| 07:00 PM | 06:00 AM |
| 08:00 PM | 07:00 AM |
| 09:00 PM | 08:00 AM |
| 10:00 PM | 09:00 AM |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 AM |
Daylight saving time
Chicago observes daylight saving time; Singapore does not. Expect a one-hour swing when Chicago starts or ends DST.
Working-hours overlap
Standard 9-to-5 hours in Singapore and Chicago do not overlap. Use an early or late slot on one side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between SGT and CST?+
CST (UTC-05:00) is currently 13 hours behind SGT (UTC+08:00). This page recalculates the offset live from the IANA time-zone database, including any daylight-saving transitions.
Does SGT or CST observe daylight saving time?+
Chicago observes daylight saving time; Singapore does not, so the gap changes when Chicago springs forward or falls back. Times on this page always reflect the current local rules.
What are the best meeting hours between Singapore and Chicago?+
Standard 9–5 working hours in Singapore and Chicago do not overlap. Pick an early or late slot for one side, or use the 24-hour table above to find a time that works.
How do I quickly convert SGT to CST?+
Use the live clocks and 24-hour reference table above. Pick any hour on the SGT row to see the matching CST time. The Event Planner also lets you pick a specific date and share it with attendees.