BST to SGT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 14, 2025

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British Summer Time (BST)

UTC+1 • London, Edinburgh, Cardiff

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Singapore Time (SGT)

UTC+8 • Singapore

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (BST/GMT): +1

UTC Offset (SGT): +8

DST Status: --

BST/GMT Time: --

SGT Time: --

Time Format:

Current BST/GMT: --:--:--

Current SGT: --:--:--

🌍 BST is UTC+1 (summer) and GMT is UTC+0 (winter). SGT is always UTC+8 with no daylight saving time.

BST to SGT Conversion Guide

What is BST to SGT Conversion?

BST to SGT conversion helps you translate time between British Summer Time and Singapore Time. BST is UTC+1 during summer months (March-October), while GMT is UTC+0 during winter months. Singapore Time is always UTC+8 and never changes. The time difference varies: 7 hours during BST period and 8 hours during GMT period.

Time Zone Information

British Summer Time (BST): UTC+1, used in the UK during daylight saving time from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): UTC+0, used in the UK during winter months when daylight saving time is not in effect.

Singapore Time (SGT): Always UTC+8, used throughout Singapore with no daylight saving time changes.

Daylight Saving Time Impact

BST Period (Summer): 7-hour difference - SGT is 7 hours ahead of BST

GMT Period (Winter): 8-hour difference - SGT is 8 hours ahead of GMT

SGT Consistency: Singapore never observes daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+8 year-round

Common Conversion Examples

Summer Schedule (BST)

BST 9:00 AM → SGT 4:00 PM

BST 5:00 PM → SGT 12:00 AM (next day)

7-hour difference during summer time

Winter Schedule (GMT)

GMT 9:00 AM → SGT 5:00 PM

GMT 5:00 PM → SGT 1:00 AM (next day)

8-hour difference during standard time

Business Hours Overlap

BST 8:00 AM → SGT 3:00 PM

BST 11:00 AM → SGT 6:00 PM

Morning BST = afternoon SGT

International Calls

BST 10:00 AM → SGT 5:00 PM

GMT 10:00 AM → SGT 6:00 PM

Late morning UK = evening Singapore

Conversion Tips & Best Practices

• Add 7 hours to BST or 8 hours to GMT to get SGT time

• Best meeting times: BST 8-11 AM = SGT 3-6 PM (summer) or GMT 9 AM-12 PM = SGT 5-8 PM (winter)

• Converting from BST/GMT often results in the same or next calendar day in SGT

• Singapore is a major financial hub with trading hours that align well with afternoon European time

• Singapore shares SGT timezone with China, Malaysia, Philippines, and Western Australia

• Remember daylight saving transitions in March and October affect the time difference

Convert Time Between the UK and Singapore

If you're trying to plan across time zones, you know how quickly things can get messy. This BST to SGT converter helps you skip the mental math and avoid confusion. Whether you're arranging a video call, booking an event, or checking market hours, this tool makes it easy to line things up between the UK and Singapore.

BST/GMT (UTC+1 or UTC+0)	SGT (UTC+8)
🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇲 Isle of Man 🇯🇪 Jersey 🇬🇬 Guernsey	🇸🇬 Singapore 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇲🇴 Macao 🇦🇺 Australia (Western Australia only) 🇧🇳 Brunei

Why this converter is worth bookmarking

This tool handles conversion between British Summer Time (BST) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and Singapore Time (SGT). It takes care of daylight saving shifts in the UK and gives you accurate, up-to-the-second results. With simple controls and live previews, it’s built for people who just need clarity on “What time is it over there?”

How to use it without overthinking

Start with your time and place

Pick the date and time in your local zone. By default, the input shows British Summer Time, but you can switch to Singapore if that’s your starting point.

Set your conversion preferences

You can turn on or off the following:

Auto Convert: Instantly recalculates when you change time or date
Daylight Saving Aware: Makes sure UK time adjusts based on the season
Show UTC Offset: Adds clarity for those managing UTC schedules
Show Seconds: Handy if you're syncing to-the-second timing (like tech teams)

Hit Convert (or let it auto-convert)

The output area shows the matching time in the other zone, the time difference in hours, the UTC offset for both zones, and whether DST is active. It even formats both times nicely with date and time side by side.

Extra controls that make life easier

Swap: Flips the direction of conversion (SGT to BST or vice versa)
Now: Inputs the current local time of the selected zone
Reset: Clears and sets it back to default
12/24 Hour Toggle: Switch between formats as needed

One example, real-world and relatable

Suppose you're planning a Zoom meeting between a client in Singapore and a legal firm in Cardiff, Wales. You schedule it for 9:00 AM BST on a Monday. The tool instantly shows that it's 4:00 PM in Singapore. Need to push it later? Try 5:00 PM BST and see it become midnight in Singapore, which probably won’t work. It’s quick, clear, and helps avoid those awkward “Sorry, it’s 3:00 AM for me” moments.

A few helpful things to keep in mind

During UK summer, SGT is 7 hours ahead
In UK winter, it shifts to 8 hours ahead
Singapore never changes time, but the UK does
If you see GMT, it’s UK winter. If you see BST, it’s summer
“Next day” results are common when converting from UK afternoon to SGT evening

Keep international timing simple and reliable

Whether you're planning a webinar, writing schedules, or just checking in with someone across the world, this BST-SGT converter trims out the guesswork. With daylight saving covered, live previews, and quick switches, it brings clarity when you need it most. Time zones shouldn’t make your job harder. This tool makes sure they don’t.