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How to Call Singapore from the United States
Country code +65 — Dial 011 65 81XX XXXX from a US landline or +65 81XX XXXX from a mobile phone.
What to Dial
- 1Dial 011 from a US landline, or + from a mobile (hold the 0 key).
- 2Dial 65, the country code of Singapore.
- 3Dial the number: 8 digits, exactly as written: Singapore has no leading 0 to drop.
| Calling a… | Written in Singapore | From a US landline | From a cell phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile | 81XX XXXX |
011 65 81XX XXXX |
+65 81XX XXXX |
| Landline | 6123 XXXX |
011 65 6123 XXXX |
+65 6123 XXXX |
X stands for any digit. Mobile numbers start with 8 or 90–98. More number types: Singapore phone number format.
Mobile or Landline?
Singapore had 171 mobile subscriptions and 35.0 landlines per 100 people in 2024. Most people you call will be on a mobile, so ask for their mobile number and check what your plan charges for calls to Singapore mobiles.
Source: World Bank (ITU).
Calling Tips for Singapore
Best Time to Call
To reach someone between 9 AM and 8 PM in Singapur, call between 8:00 PM–7:00 AM EST (5:00 PM–4:00 AM PST). Singapore doesn’t change its clocks, so the gap moves by an hour when the US does.
Singapore is on UTC+8, 13 hours ahead of US Eastern Time right now.
Cost Saving Tips
- VoIP services such as Google Voice or Vonage usually charge less per minute than a carrier's standard international rate.
- WiFi calling apps (WhatsApp, Viber, FaceTime) are free when both parties have the app.
- Check your carrier's international plan — many offer add-on packages.