The short answer

5pm in China Time is 5pm in Singapore Time.

China Time and Singapore Time keep the same time. That's already evening in Singapore Time, after the typical working day ends.

China Time
5pm
Singapore Time
5pm
Right now
7:35pmCST · UTC+08:00 · Mon, Jun 22
7:35pm+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Mon, Jun 22
Read across to convert
China Time
CST · UTC+08:00
7:35pm ☾
Singapore Time
+08:00 · UTC+08:00
7:35pm ☾
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Best time to meet
Best for a call
China Time
9am–5pm
=
Singapore Time
9am–5pm
Popular conversions

Quick reference.

9amChina Time=9amSingapore Time
12pmChina Time=12pmSingapore Time
3pmChina Time=3pmSingapore Time
5pmChina Time=5pmSingapore Time
9pmChina Time=9pmSingapore Time
In context

What each side covers.

China Time
CST · UTC+08:00
7:35pm
Cities on this clock
Singapore Time
+08:00 · UTC+08:00
7:35pm
Cities on this clock

Frequently asked

Quick answers about converting between China Time and Singapore Time. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].

What is the time difference between China Time and Singapore Time?
China Time and Singapore Time are currently on the same time, so there is no difference to convert.
When it's 5pm in China Time, what time is it in Singapore Time?
5pm in China Time is 5pm in Singapore Time. That's already evening in Singapore Time, after the typical working day ends. Use the hour-by-hour table above to read any other time across.
What's the best time for a call between China Time and Singapore Time?
9am–5pm in China Time lines up with 9am–5pm in Singapore Time — both sides are inside a 9-to-5 working day.
Does this account for daylight saving time?
Yes. We track every clock change in both places, so the abbreviations you see — CST and +08:00 — are the ones actually in effect right now, not a fixed all-year value. When either side changes its clocks, this page updates automatically.
Why is the date sometimes different on each side?
When two places are far enough apart, the same moment can fall on different calendar days. That is why some conversions are marked "previous day" or "next day" — it is the same instant in time, read off two clocks that crossed midnight at different points.