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Time difference between Los Angeles and Singapore

Singapore is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. When it is noon in Los Angeles, it is 3:00 AM (next day) in Singapore. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Los Angeles to Singapore or Singapore to Los Angeles.

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Singapore is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, usually.

Difference right now15 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Los Angeles changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Singapore does not, the difference becomes 16 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Los Angeles (United States) is in the America/Los_Angeles time zone: UTC-8 (PST) or UTC-7 (PDT).
  • Singapore (Singapore) is in the Asia/Singapore time zone: UTC+8.

Convert Los Angeles time to Singapore time

Los AngelesSingapore
6:00 AM9:00 PM
9:00 AM12:00 AM (next day)
12:00 PM3:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM6:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM9:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM12:00 PM (next day)

Based on the usual 15 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Los Angeles and Singapore have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Los Angeles (7:00 AM to 1:00 PM (next day) in Singapore).

The best time to call is around 7:00 PM in Los Angeles (10:00 AM (next day) in Singapore). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Singapore?

Singapore is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles, usually. It becomes 16 hours for part of the year.

Is Singapore ahead of or behind Los Angeles?

Singapore is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Does the time difference between Los Angeles and Singapore change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 15 hours, but because Los Angeles changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Singapore does not, it becomes 16 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Los Angeles and Singapore?

The best time to call is around 7:00 PM in Los Angeles (10:00 AM (next day) in Singapore). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.