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Time Difference: Philadelphia to Singapore

🇺🇸PhiladelphiaUTC-5
vs
🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
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Philadelphia, US
Mon, Jul 13
🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
12 hours
Singapore is 12 hours ahead of Philadelphia
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Philadelphia vs Singapore timezone guide

Philadelphia (US) uses the America/New_York timezone at UTC-5, while Singapore (Singapore) uses Asia/Singapore at UTC+8. This means Singapore is 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Philadelphia and Singapore

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Philadelphia 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

PhiladelphiaSingaporeStatus
6am6pmPhiladelphia early, Singapore evening
7am7pmPhiladelphia early, Singapore evening
8am8pmPhiladelphia early, Singapore evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore late evening
11am11pmPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore late evening
12pm12amPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore asleep
1pm1amPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore asleep
2pm2amPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore asleep
3pm3amPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore asleep
4pm4amPhiladelphia working hours, Singapore asleep
5pm5amPhiladelphia evening, Singapore asleep
6pm6amPhiladelphia evening, Singapore early
7pm7amPhiladelphia evening, Singapore early
8pm8amPhiladelphia evening, Singapore early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amPhiladelphia 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 Philadelphia and Singapore

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Philadelphia is 13 hours behind Singapore
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Singapore
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Philadelphia is 13 hours behind Singapore

Distance between Philadelphia and Singapore

Great-circle distance
15,421 km
Direct flight time
~19h 9m

Philadelphia and Singapore are 15,421 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~19h 9m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Singapore?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Philadelphia is currently 12 hours behind Singapore.
Is Philadelphia ahead of Singapore?
No. Philadelphia is currently 12 hours behind Singapore.
What time is it in Singapore when it's 9 AM in Philadelphia?
When it's 9 AM in Philadelphia, it's 9pm in Singapore.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Philadelphia and Singapore?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Singapore observe daylight saving time?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Singapore?
Philadelphia and Singapore are 15,421 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 19 hours 9 minutes.