Time Difference Between Singapore and Toronto

The time difference between Singapore and Toronto is 12 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Singapore, it is 00:00 in Toronto. Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (UTC+8), while Toronto uses America/Toronto (UTC-4).

Toronto is 12 hours behind Singapore — 12 hours
Singapore, Singapore
05:00:07
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · +08
Toronto, Canada
17:00:07
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-4 · EDT (DST)

Time Zone Details: Singapore vs Toronto

Detail Singapore Toronto
Time Zone IDAsia/SingaporeAmerica/Toronto
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC-4
Abbreviation+08EDT
DST ActiveNoYes — currently observing
CountrySingaporeCanada
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 12 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Singapore and Toronto. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Singapore or late evenings in Toronto tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

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

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Toronto is currently observing daylight saving time, while Singapore is on standard time. When Toronto switches back to standard time, the difference between these two cities will shift by 1 hour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Toronto?

The time difference is 12 hours. Toronto is 12 hours behind Singapore.

Does the time difference change during the year?

Yes. One of these cities observes DST while the other does not, so the difference shifts by 1 hour when DST begins or ends.

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

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Singapore time to Toronto time?

Subtract 12 hours from Singapore time to get Toronto 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.