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How to Call Singapore

Country code: +65


What is Singapore's country code?

The country code for Singapore is +65.

Country codes are assigned by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

How do I dial Singapore?

International format (recommended)

+65 [local number]

Example: +65 8123 4567

From a mobile phone

Press and hold 0 or tap + to get the plus sign, then dial +65 followed by the local number.

From a landline

Dial your country's international access code, then 65, then the local number.

Common access codes: US/Canada: 011, UK: 00, Australia: 0011

Do I need to drop the leading zero?

Singapore numbers don't typically have a trunk prefix to remove. Dial the number as-is after the country code.

What time zone is Singapore?

Asia/Singapore

Fair time to call

09:08 PM local time · Late evening

OK for personal calls. Not ideal for business.

How much does it cost to call Singapore?

International calls to Singapore vary dramatically by provider. Major US carriers charge $3.00/min or more, while VoIP services like DialHard start at $0.07/min.

Provider Rate/min vs DialHard
AT&T $3.00 98% more
Verizon $2.99 98% more
T-Mobile $3.00 98% more
DialHard $0.07 Save ~98%

Carrier rates are based on published international calling rates without plan add-ons. Your actual rate may vary.

DialHard users made 70 calls to Singapore last month.

Current rates to Singapore

$0.07–$0.10/min

Rates vary by mobile vs landline. Billed per minute, rounded up.

Frequently asked questions

Is +65 a mobile or landline code?

+65 is the country code for all of Singapore—both mobile and landline numbers use this code. The digits after the country code may indicate the number type, but this varies by country.

Why won't my call to Singapore connect?

Common issues:

  • Wrong format: Make sure you're using +65 (not 0065 or 65)
  • Extra digits: Remove any trunk prefix (usually 0) from the start of the local number
  • Missing digits: Ensure you have the complete local number after the country code
How do I save a Singapore number in my contacts?

Always save international numbers in E.164 format: +65 followed by the local number (without the leading 0 if applicable). This format works worldwide.