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Time Difference: Singapore to Toronto

🇸🇬SingaporeUTC+8
vs
🇨🇦TorontoUTC-5
🇸🇬
Singapore, Singapore
Wed, Jun 3
🇨🇦
Toronto, Canada
Wed, Jun 3

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Time Difference
12 hours
Toronto is 12 hours behind Singapore
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Singapore vs Toronto timezone guide

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

Best meeting times between Singapore and Toronto

Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Singapore and Toronto 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

SingaporeTorontoStatus
6am6pmSingapore early, Toronto evening
7am7pmSingapore early, Toronto evening
8am8pmSingapore early, Toronto evening
9am9pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am10pmSingapore working hours, Toronto late evening
11am11pmSingapore working hours, Toronto late evening
12pm12amSingapore working hours, Toronto asleep
1pm1amSingapore working hours, Toronto asleep
2pm2amSingapore working hours, Toronto asleep
3pm3amSingapore working hours, Toronto asleep
4pm4amSingapore working hours, Toronto asleep
5pm5amSingapore evening, Toronto asleep
6pm6amSingapore evening, Toronto early
7pm7amSingapore evening, Toronto early
8pm8amSingapore evening, Toronto early
9pm9amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm10amSingapore late evening, Toronto 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 Singapore and Toronto

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

  • Jan 1 → Mar 8Singapore is 13 hours ahead Toronto
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Singapore is 12 hours ahead Toronto
  • Nov 1 → Jan 1Singapore is 13 hours ahead Toronto

Distance between Singapore and Toronto

Great-circle distance
15,001 km
Direct flight time
~18h 39m

Singapore and Toronto are 15,001 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~18h 39m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Toronto?
The current time difference is 12 hours. Singapore is currently 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
Is Singapore ahead of Toronto?
Yes. Singapore is currently 12 hours ahead of Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Singapore?
When it's 9 AM in Singapore, it's 9pm in Toronto.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Singapore and Toronto?
Standard 9-to-5 working hours in Singapore and Toronto 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 Singapore and Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto 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 Singapore and Toronto?
Singapore and Toronto are 15,001 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 18 hours 39 minutes.