The short answer

6pm in China Time is 6pm in Singapore.

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

China Time
6pm
Singapore
6pm
Right now
5:40pmCST · UTC+08:00 · Mon, Jun 22
5:40pm+08:00 · UTC+08:00 · Mon, Jun 22
Read across to convert
China Time
CST · UTC+08:00
5:40pm ☀
Singapore
+08:00 · UTC+08:00
5:40pm ☀
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Best time to meet
Best for a call
China Time
9am–5pm
=
Singapore
9am–5pm
Popular conversions

Quick reference.

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

What each side covers.

China Time
CST · UTC+08:00
5:40pm
Cities on this clock
Singapore
+08:00 · UTC+08:00
5:40pm

Singapore

Frequently asked

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

What is the time difference between China Time and Singapore?
China Time and Singapore are currently on the same time, so there is no difference to convert.
When it's 6pm in China Time, what time is it in Singapore?
6pm in China Time is 6pm in Singapore. That's already evening in Singapore, 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?
9am–5pm in China Time lines up with 9am–5pm in Singapore — 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.