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Singapore

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

EmergencyPolice 999Ambulance 995Fire 995

Plug typesG230 V · 50 Hz CurrencySGDSingapore Dollar

Drives on theleft

TippingNot expected

Local time–+65 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 6.11 million people live in Singapore, on 719 km². The capital is Singapore.

Capital: Singapore
Population: 6,111,175
Area: 719 km²
Official languages: English, Tamil, Malay, and Standard Chinese

Land borders

No land borders

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Singapore?
Sockets take plug type G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Singapore?
Call 999 for the police, 995 for an ambulance and 995 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Singapore?
Not expected.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Singapore?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Singapore?
Prices are in Singapore Dollar (SGD).
What language do they speak in Singapore?
Official languages: English, Tamil, Malay, and Standard Chinese.
How do I call a number in Singapore from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +65.