IST to SGT: 2026 Time Converter & Meeting Times
IST is India Standard Time (UTC+5:30) and SGT is Singapore Time (UTC+8). Below is a live conversion with real-time clocks using Mumbai and Singapore as representative cities. DST rules are applied automatically using IANA time zone data.
IST
India Standard Time (UTC+5:30)
SGT
Singapore Time (UTC+8)
DST
No DST
Understanding IST and SGT in 2026
Time zone abbreviations like IST and SGT are handy shorthand, but they hide a trap: several regions reuse the same letters, and many switch their underlying offset twice a year for daylight saving. IST maps to India Standard Time and SGT maps to Singapore Time here. Rather than memorising raw offsets, check the live conversion above -- it uses today's date and the IANA time zone database, so you never get it wrong.
For meetings with three or more locations, drop the cities into the meeting planner, which computes the live overlap with daylight saving baked in for every city at once.
Frequently Asked Questions: IST to SGT
What is the time difference between IST and SGT in 2026?
SGT (Singapore Time, UTC+8) and IST (India Standard Time, UTC+5:30) are in different time zones. The exact gap is shown live above using IANA time zone data. Where a time zone observes daylight saving, the gap shifts by 1 hour seasonally -- this tool always uses the current rule.
When it's 9:00 AM IST, what time is it in SGT?
Check the live hourly conversion table above. Because IST and SGT may each observe DST on different schedules, the conversion depends on the current date. The green rows show when SGT is in working hours.
What does IST stand for?
IST stands for India Standard Time, with a UTC offset of UTC+5:30. SGT stands for Singapore Time, with a UTC offset of UTC+8. Note that some abbreviations like CST are reused across regions (China Standard Time vs Central Standard Time) -- always check the full time zone name to avoid confusion.
Is IST the same year-round?
Yes. IST (India Standard Time) stays at UTC+5:30 year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.
Is SGT the same year-round?
Yes. SGT (Singapore Time) stays at UTC+8 year-round with no daylight saving adjustments.
What cities use IST and SGT?
IST (India Standard Time) includes Mumbai, India. SGT (Singapore Time) includes Singapore, Singapore. Use the interactive meeting planner to add specific cities.
How do I convert between IST and SGT for recurring meetings?
Bookmark this page and check it at the start of each season. Because both time zones are fixed, the conversion stays constant year-round. The live table above always uses the current date so you see the correct conversion.