Time Difference Between Canberra and Singapore

The time difference between Canberra and Singapore is 2 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Canberra, it is 10:00 in Singapore. Canberra uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Singapore uses Asia/Singapore (UTC+8).

Singapore is 2 hours behind Canberra — 2 hours
Canberra, Australia
11:46:09
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Singapore, Singapore
09:46:09
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+8 · +08

Time Zone Details: Canberra vs Singapore

Detail Canberra Singapore
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAsia/Singapore
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC+8
AbbreviationAEST+08
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryAustraliaSingapore
RegionOceaniaAsia

Best Time to Schedule a Call

There are 6 overlapping business hours between Canberra and Singapore (assuming 9:00–17:00 in each city). The ideal window for calls and meetings is:

11:00–17:00 in Canberra  =  09:00–15:00 in Singapore

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Canberra time to Singapore time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Canberra Singapore
00:00 22:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 23:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 00:00 Night
03:00 01:00 Night
04:00 02:00 Night
05:00 03:00 Night
06:00 04:00
07:00 05:00
08:00 06:00
09:00 07:00
10:00 08:00
11:00 09:00 Overlap
12:00 10:00 Overlap
13:00 11:00 Overlap
14:00 12:00 Overlap
15:00 13:00 Overlap
16:00 14:00 Overlap
17:00 15:00
18:00 16:00
19:00 17:00
20:00 18:00
21:00 19:00
22:00 20:00 Night
23:00 21:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Canberra nor Singapore is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Canberra and Singapore?

The time difference is 2 hours. Singapore is 2 hours behind Canberra.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Canberra or Singapore observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Canberra to Singapore?

The best window is between 11:00 and 17:00 Canberra time, which corresponds to 09:00–15:00 in Singapore. Both sides fall within normal business hours.

How do I convert Canberra time to Singapore time?

Subtract 2 hours from Canberra time to get Singapore time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.