Typical Working Hours in Singapore

Standard office hours in Singapore run 9:00–18:00, averaging 44 hours per week. Below you'll find scheduling tips, timezone context, and a live overlap planner with London.

• Singapore operates as the APAC business hub for many multinationals, making it comfortable with cross-timezone work.
• English is the primary business language, reducing communication friction for global teams.
• Standard hours are 9:00–18:00 (SGT, UTC+8); the city-state observes no daylight saving time.
• Singapore's overlap with Europe is 9:00–13:00 SGT (2:00–6:00 CET) — effectively meaning evening calls for Europe.
• Public holidays include Chinese New Year, Deepavali, and Hari Raya; plan for reduced staffing on these days.

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