Japan
Singapore
Tokyo to Singapore Time Difference
Singapore is 1 hour behind Tokyo
Tokyo vs Singapore — At a Glance
Tokyo to Singapore — Hour-by-Hour
About Tokyo and Singapore
Tokyo (population: 13.9M) is known for the world's largest metropolitan economy, Shibuya Crossing, anime culture, and Toyota. Singapore (population: 5.7M) is known for Asia's financial hub, Marina Bay Sands, Changi Airport, and strict governance.
Business Hours Overlap
As two major financial centers, Tokyo and Singapore share significant market-hours overlap, allowing traders and bankers to operate across both markets in real time.
Calling Between Cities
Calling between Tokyo (+81) and Singapore (+65) is convenient — the time difference is small enough that you're unlikely to disturb anyone during normal waking hours.
Currency
Tokyo uses JPY while Singapore uses SGD. Check current exchange rates before making payments or transferring funds between the two cities.
Language
Tokyo primarily speaks Japanese, while Singapore speaks English and Mandarin and Malay and Tamil. For business communication, English is commonly used as a bridge language in international settings.
Use our world clock tool to compare Tokyo and Singapore visually, or browse more timezone conversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Tokyo and Singapore?
Singapore, Singapore is 1 hour behind Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo is in the Asia/Tokyo timezone (UTC+9) and Singapore is in the Asia/Singapore timezone (UTC+8).
When it's noon in Tokyo, what time is it in Singapore?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Tokyo, it's 11:00 AM in Singapore.
What is the best time to call Singapore from Tokyo?
With only a 1-hour difference, you can comfortably call Singapore anytime during standard business hours (9 AM–6 PM Tokyo time).
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore, Singapore uses SGD. Tokyo uses JPY. You will need to check the current exchange rate for transactions between the two.
What language is spoken in Singapore?
The primary languages in Singapore are English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil. English is widely used for international business communication.
How do I dial Singapore from Tokyo?
To call Singapore from Tokyo, dial your international access code followed by +65 and the local number. Tokyo uses country code +81 and Singapore uses +65.
