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How To Call Singapore From Australia

Quick Reference Summary

To call Singapore from Australia:

0011 + 65 + 8-Digit Local Number

Examples:

  • For Singapore landline: 0011 + 65 + 6XXX XXXX
  • For Singapore mobile phone: 0011 + 65 + 8XXX XXXX or 9XXX XXXX

When it’s 12 PM (noon) in Sydney, it’s 10 AM in Singapore (2 hours behind).

How to Call a Landline in Singapore

Calling Singapore landlines from Australia is straightforward:

  1. Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
  2. Dial Singapore’s country code: 65
  3. Dial the 8-digit local phone number

For example, to call a Singapore business with the number 6123 4567, you would dial 0011 65 6123 4567 from Australia.

Unlike many countries, Singapore doesn’t use area codes. All phone numbers are 8 digits long, making the dialing process simpler.

How to Call a Mobile in Singapore

Calling a Singapore mobile phone follows the exact same pattern as calling a landline:

  1. Dial Australia’s international exit code: 0011
  2. Dial Singapore’s country code: 65
  3. Dial the 8-digit mobile number

For example, if the Singapore mobile number is 8123 4567, you would dial 0011 65 8123 4567 from Australia.

Singapore mobile numbers typically start with 8 or 9, while landlines usually start with 6. This makes it easy to identify whether you’re calling a mobile or fixed line.

Singapore Number Structure

Singapore’s telecommunications system uses a simple, uniform numbering plan:

Landline Numbers

All landline numbers in Singapore are 8 digits and typically begin with:

  • 6: Standard landlines for residential and business use

Mobile Numbers

All mobile numbers in Singapore are 8 digits and begin with:

  • 8: Mobile numbers (primarily issued since the 2000s)
  • 9: Mobile numbers (older series, but still widely used)

Special Service Numbers

Singapore also has special short numbers and service codes:

  • 1800: Toll-free numbers (10 digits in total: 1800 + 8 digits)
  • 1900: Premium rate services
  • 3: VoIP services
  • 800: International toll-free numbers
  • 999: Emergency police
  • 995: Emergency ambulance/fire

Time Zone

Singapore follows Singapore Standard Time (SST), which is UTC+8. The time difference with Australia depends on which part of Australia you’re calling from and whether daylight saving time is in effect:

  • Eastern Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane): Singapore is generally 2-3 hours behind
  • Central Australia (Adelaide, Darwin): Singapore is 1.5-2.5 hours behind
  • Western Australia (Perth): Singapore is 0 hours behind (same time)

Singapore does not observe daylight saving time, so the time difference will change by an hour when parts of Australia shift to daylight saving time.

Best Time to Call

Given the relatively small time difference between Australia and Singapore, finding suitable calling times is easier than with many other countries:

  • Business hours (9 AM – 6 PM Singapore time) correspond to:
    • 11 AM – 8 PM in Sydney/Melbourne (standard time)
    • 12 PM – 9 PM in Sydney/Melbourne (during daylight saving)
    • 9 AM – 6 PM in Perth (same time zone)

Singapore’s business culture typically follows a Monday to Friday workweek, with some businesses operating half-day on Saturdays.

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