Singapore
Japan
Singapore to Tokyo Time Difference
Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Singapore
Singapore vs Tokyo — At a Glance
Singapore to Tokyo — Hour-by-Hour
About Singapore and Tokyo
Singapore (population: 5.7M) is known for Asia's financial hub, Marina Bay Sands, Changi Airport, and strict governance. Tokyo (population: 13.9M) is known for the world's largest metropolitan economy, Shibuya Crossing, anime culture, and Toyota.
Business Hours Overlap
As two major financial centers, Singapore and Tokyo share significant market-hours overlap, allowing traders and bankers to operate across both markets in real time.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Singapore (+65) and Tokyo (+81) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Singapore uses SGD while Tokyo uses JPY. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Singapore primarily speaks English and Mandarin and Malay and Tamil, while Tokyo speaks Japanese. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Singapore and Tokyo visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Singapore and Tokyo?
Tokyo, Japan is 1 hour ahead of Singapore, Singapore. Singapore is in the Asia/Singapore timezone (UTC+8) and Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9).
When it's noon in Singapore, what time is it in Tokyo?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Singapore, it's 1:00 PM in Tokyo.
What is the best time to call Tokyo from Singapore?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Tokyo anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Singapore time).
What currency does Tokyo use?
Tokyo, Japan uses JPY. Singapore uses SGD. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Tokyo?
The primary language in Tokyo is Japanese. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Tokyo from Singapore?
To call Tokyo from Singapore, dial your international access code followed by +81 and the local number. Singapore uses country code +65 and Tokyo uses +81.
