Singapore, Singapore
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About Singapore, Singapore
Singapore is a city-state and island nation in Southeast Asia, one of the world's wealthiest countries and a major global financial center. The city is known for its multicultural population, strict laws, hawker food culture, and the iconic Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay.
Time zone details
Singapore observes SGT (Asia/Singapore in the IANA database). The UTC offset and any daylight saving transitions are handled automatically by your browser's time zone library. If you're scheduling a meeting or call, use our time zone converter for an exact difference on a specific date.
Calling Singapore from abroad
The international dialing code for Singapore is +65. To call a phone number in Singapore, dial your country's international access code, then +65, then the local number (drop the leading zero if there is one).
Currency in Singapore
The official currency is SGD (S$). Exchange rates fluctuate daily — check a currency converter for the latest rate against your home currency before any transaction.
Languages spoken
Common languages include English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil.
Top places to visit in Singapore
- Gardens by the Bay — 101-hectare park with the iconic Supertree Grove and twin biodome conservatories.
- Marina Bay Sands SkyPark — Rooftop deck on the iconic boat-shaped hotel with infinity pool views.
- Sentosa Island — Resort island with beaches, Universal Studios, and the SEA Aquarium.
Top local foods of Singapore
- Hainanese chicken rice — Singapore's unofficial national dish — poached chicken with garlic-ginger rice.
- Chili crab — Whole crab in a sweet, tangy tomato-chili gravy, eaten with mantou buns.
- Laksa — Spicy coconut-milk noodle soup with prawns and fish cake — Katong style is iconic.
Working with someone in Singapore
When scheduling a call or meeting with someone in Singapore, the time difference from your location is shown at the top of this page. For deeper coordination tips, see our guide on working across time zones and time zone etiquette for global meetings.