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Time Difference: Houston to Singapore

🇺🇸HoustonUTC-6
vs
🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
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Houston, US
Fri, Jun 5
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Singapore, Singapore
Fri, Jun 5

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Time Difference
13 hours
Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Houston
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Houston vs Singapore timezone guide

Houston (US) uses the America/Chicago timezone at UTC-6, while Singapore (Singapore) uses Asia/Singapore at UTC+8. This means Singapore is 14 hours ahead of Houston (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Houston and Singapore

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Houston and Singapore do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start early or stay late — see the hour-by-hour planner below for the least disruptive options.

Hour-by-hour planner

HoustonSingaporeStatus
6am7pmHouston early, Singapore evening
7am8pmHouston early, Singapore evening
8am9pmHouston early, Singapore evening
9am10pmHouston working hours, Singapore late evening
10am11pmHouston working hours, Singapore late evening
11am12amHouston working hours, Singapore asleep
12pm1amHouston working hours, Singapore asleep
1pm2amHouston working hours, Singapore asleep
2pm3amHouston working hours, Singapore asleep
3pm4amHouston working hours, Singapore asleep
4pm5amHouston working hours, Singapore asleep
5pm6amHouston evening, Singapore early
6pm7amHouston evening, Singapore early
7pm8amHouston evening, Singapore early
8pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm11amHouston late evening, Singapore working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Houston and Singapore

Houston observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Houston's transition dates.

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Houston is 14 hours behind Singapore
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Houston is 13 hours behind Singapore
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Houston is 14 hours behind Singapore

Distance between Houston and Singapore

Great-circle distance
16,000 km
Direct flight time
~19h 49m

Houston and Singapore are 16,000 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 49m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Houston and Singapore?
The current time difference is 13 hours. Houston is currently 13 hours behind Singapore.
Is Houston ahead of Singapore?
No. Houston is currently 13 hours behind Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Houston?
When it's 9 AM in Houston, it's 10pm in Singapore.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Houston and Singapore?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Houston and Singapore do not overlap. To meet synchronously, one side will need to start before 9 AM or work past 5 PM — see the planner above for the least disruptive options.
Do Houston and Singapore observe daylight saving time?
Houston observes daylight saving time, but Singapore does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Houston and Singapore?
Houston and Singapore are 16,000 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 49 minutes.