SGT to PHT Converter

Category: Time Zone Converters

- July 16, 2025

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Singapore Time (SGT)

UTC+8 • Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Brunei

Conversion Settings

Configure your timezone conversion preferences

Auto Convert

Daylight Saving Aware

Show UTC Offset

Show Seconds

Philippine Time (PHT)

UTC+8 • Manila, Cebu, Davao

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Select a time to convert

Time Difference: --

UTC Offset (SGT): +8

UTC Offset (PHT): +8

DST Status: --

SGT Time: --

PHT Time: --

Time Format:

Current SGT: --:--:--

Current PHT: --:--:--

⏰ Both SGT and PHT are UTC+8 year-round with no daylight saving. They are always the same time - perfect for seamless coordination!

SGT to PHT Conversion Guide

What is SGT to PHT Conversion?

SGT to PHT conversion is unique because both Singapore Time and Philippine Time are identical! Both time zones are UTC+8 year-round with no daylight saving time. This makes scheduling and coordination between Singapore and the Philippines extremely convenient with no time difference.

Time Zone Information

Singapore Time (SGT): UTC+8 year-round. Used in Singapore with no daylight saving time.

Philippine Time (PHT): UTC+8 year-round. Used throughout the Philippines with no daylight saving since 1990.

Perfect Synchronization: Both time zones are identical, making them perfectly synchronized at all times.

Regional Time Zone Alignment

ASEAN Coordination: Both countries are in the same time zone region as Malaysia, Brunei, and Western Indonesia

No Seasonal Changes: Neither country observes daylight saving time, maintaining UTC+8 consistently

Business Advantage: Identical time zones facilitate seamless business operations and communication

Time Synchronization Examples

Business Hours

SGT 9:00 AM = PHT 9:00 AM

SGT 5:00 PM = PHT 5:00 PM

Perfect alignment for business operations

Meeting Times

SGT 2:00 PM = PHT 2:00 PM

SGT 4:00 PM = PHT 4:00 PM

No confusion in scheduling

Early Morning

SGT 6:00 AM = PHT 6:00 AM

SGT 8:00 AM = PHT 8:00 AM

Synchronized start times

Evening Hours

SGT 7:00 PM = PHT 7:00 PM

SGT 11:00 PM = PHT 11:00 PM

Evening coordination made simple

Coordination Tips & Best Practices

• SGT and PHT are identical - no time conversion needed between Singapore and Philippines

• Both countries maintain UTC+8 year-round without any daylight saving adjustments

• Perfect for regional business operations, conferences, and collaborative projects

• Same time zone as Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Western Indonesia

• When scheduling with other regions, both Singapore and Philippines share the same offset

• Historical stability - both time zones have remained unchanged for decades

Switch Between Singapore and Philippine Time

If you ever coordinate with teams in Southeast Asia, there's a good chance you're toggling between Singapore Time (SGT) and Philippine Time (PHT). The good news? They’re always in sync. This time converter makes it dead simple to confirm that alignment and handle time formatting, offsets, and quick checks. Below is a helpful table showing which countries fall under each time zone:

🇸🇬 Singapore Time (SGT, UTC+8)	🇵🇭 Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+8)
🇸🇬 Singapore 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇧🇳 Brunei	🇵🇭 Philippines

Why this tool exists if both time zones are the same

It’s easy to assume that since Singapore and the Philippines share a time zone, you wouldn’t need a converter. But when you’re working across countries, even identical clocks can cause hiccups - Especially when confirming meeting times, formatting for international audiences, or displaying offsets. This tool clears up all of that with just a few clicks. It also helps anyone looking to verify local time in either location at a glance, formatted exactly how they want it.

How it works step by step

Set your starting point

Choose a date and time in either Singapore or the Philippines using the date and time input fields. You’ll also pick the input zone from a dropdown, either SGT or PHT.

Choose how detailed you want it

You can fine-tune the conversion with optional checkboxes:

Auto Convert: Updates your output the moment you make changes
Daylight Saving Aware: It’s turned on by default, but not relevant here since neither zone observes DST
Show UTC Offset: Adds +8 or +08:00 to your result for clarity
Show Seconds: Keeps your time display precise down to the last second

Click one button or let it update automatically

If you prefer doing it manually, just hit the “Convert Time” button. You’ll instantly see the result below. You can also click “Now” to input the current time based on your selected zone, “Reset” to go back to the default, or “Swap” to reverse the zones in one go.

Under the hood: what it’s calculating

The converter uses your selected date, time, and timezone to create a Universal time reference. Then, it calculates how that same moment looks in the other zone. Since both are always UTC+8, the answer will be identical in most cases, but the format and labels make the result clearer for international use.

You’ll also get:

The exact time in both zones
The date, clearly formatted
The UTC offset, if enabled
A statement showing that the time difference is zero

Where this really comes in handy

If you're in Singapore and scheduling a Zoom call with someone in Davao, you might both say “2 PM” but still double check just to be safe. This tool makes it easy to confirm that you're looking at the exact same time; no mix-ups, no need for long email threads clarifying time zones.

What else should you know?

You can toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour time

If you're more comfortable with 24-hour format (or need to paste the result into a document or report), just tap the format button. It'll instantly switch everything; live times, result fields, and formatted displays.

All updates are live and reactive

The converter constantly refreshes the current SGT and PHT clocks. If you let it sit open, you'll still see the exact current time down to the second, thanks to a real-time update loop under the hood.

No weird shifts or seasonal surprises

Neither SGT nor PHT observes daylight saving. This means they stay in perfect sync all year. But the converter is still DST-aware in case support expands or you repurpose the tool later with new zones.

Keep cross-border time simple and predictable

Whether you're coordinating virtual meetings, planning social media posts, or syncing schedules between Singapore and the Philippines, this tool removes any room for error. You get quick results, flexible display options, and zero mental math. Because even when time zones match, it’s still helpful to see that match in black and white.