Singapore Country Code

How do I dial mobiles vs landlines in Singapore

Singapore’s country calling code is +65, and Singapore uses a single nationwide numbering area with 8-digit phone numbers—so there are no geographic city/area codes like you’d see in larger countries. Instead, the first digit generally indicates the service type: fixed lines commonly start with 6, mobiles commonly start with 8 or 9, and VoIP/IP-telephony services often start with 3. In day-to-day dialing within Singapore, you typically just dial the full 8-digit number exactly as written. 

When calling Singapore from abroad, the rule is simple: dial your country’s international exit code (or press +), then 65, then the full 8-digit local number (no trunk “0” to remove). That means a Singapore landline like 6123 4567 becomes +65 6123 4567, and a mobile like 8123 4567 becomes +65 8123 4567. If you’re storing numbers for international use, saving them in +65 format helps ensure they work consistently while travelling. 

What are the emergency numbers in Singapore

For emergencies, Singapore commonly uses 999 (Police) and 995 (Ambulance & Fire – SCDF). For a non-emergency ambulance, call 1777. The government also lists a Police hotline 1800 255 0000 and Police Emergency SMS 70999.