Singapore +65
To call Singapore from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 65, then the local number. Written in full: +65 8123 4567.
The country calling code for Singapore is +65. A number starting +65 or 0065 is a call to or from Singapore. From abroad: +65 8123 4567.
To call Singapore from abroad, dial your exit code (or +), then 65, then the local number as is. The +65 code identifies the country; the following digits identify the line (landline or mobile).
How to call Singapore from abroad
011 65 8123 456700 65 8123 45670011 65 8123 4567+65 8123 45678123 4567 is a real-format Singapore mobile number (example from the ITU-T numbering plan): replace it with the number you were given, as is.
Singapore area codes
In Singapore, landlines usually include an area code after +65 (as is). Mobiles have no area code.
Number format
6123 4567from abroad+65 6123 45678123 4567from abroad+65 8123 4567Landline numbers in Singapore have 8 digits after the country code; mobile numbers have 8 digits. There is no national prefix to drop: dial the full local number after +65.
Calling abroad from Singapore
To call another country from Singapore, dial the exit code 0 + carrier code (or + on a mobile), then the country code, then the number. From Singapore to the United States, for example: + 1 201 555 0123.
A Singapore number in international format is written +65 …. The + stands for the exit prefix (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Cheapest ways to call Singapore
With internet on both ends, apps like WhatsApp, Signal or FaceTime call Singapore for free. To reach a number without an app, VoIP services are usually cheaper than your operator’s international rate.
Frequently asked questions
What country has the code +65?
Singapore has the country calling code +65.
How do I call Singapore from the United States?
Dial 011, then 65, then the local number as is — for example 011 8123 4567.
What does +65 mean?
It is the international dialing code for Singapore. The + stands for your exit code (00 in much of the world, 011 in North America).
Is +65 mobile or landline?
The +65 code identifies the country, not the line type; Singapore landlines and mobiles share it.
A country code covers a whole nation; the full number depends on the city and operator.
Mobile network codes in Singapore
Every mobile network is identified by a mobile country code (MCC) and a mobile network code (MNC). They appear on your phone when it roams, in SIM settings and in any network lookup. Singapore has 4 network operators with their own infrastructure:
| Network | MCC-MNC | Technologies | Subscribers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singtel with digital sub-brands GOMO and Singtel hi!Temasek Holdings | 525-01 | 4G · 5G | 4.55 MAugust 2026 |
| StarHub with digital sub-brands giga! and eight TelecomST TelemediaOoredooNTT Docomo | 525-05 | 4G · 5G | 2.22 MAugust 2026 |
| M1with a digital sub-brand MaxxKeppel CorporationSingapore Press HoldingsConnectivity Pte. Ltd. | — | — | 2.19 MDecember 2024 |
| SIMBATUAS Limited | 525-10 | 4G · 5G | 1.41 MMarch 2026 |
A struck-through generation has been switched off on that network. MCC-MNC: ITU-T E.212 codes as listed on Wikipedia.
2G and 3G switch-off timeline
- M1 — 2G (GSM) switched off
- Singtel — 2G (GSM) switched off
- StarHub — 2G (GSM) switched off
- M1 — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- Singtel — 3G (UMTS) switched off
- StarHub — 3G (UMTS) switched off
Keeping a number when changing network
- Mobile number portability
- since 2008-06-13
- Porting time
- 1 day(s)
- Cost to the customer
- Free
Because numbers can be ported, the prefix of a mobile number only tells you which network first issued it, not the network it uses today.
Received a call from a Singapore number? Check it with the phone number lookup: type of line, format and local time.
Source: Wikipedia — lists of mobile network operators, mobile network codes, 2G and 3G phase-out, mobile number portability (CC BY-SA 4.0). Subscriber counts as published by each operator or regulator at the date shown.
Phone rules in Singapore
The rules a caller, a visitor or a new resident runs into in Singapore, each with its source.
| ID to buy a SIM | Yes. Registration is compulsory under IMDA rules, with original documents shown at the point of purchase; foreign visitors use their passport. Since 1 April 2014 a person may hold at most 3 prepaid SIMs across all telcos. Since 15 July 2024 a prepaid SIM registered with a passport is valid for 30 days; to keep it, the holder must re-register with a Singapore IC or work pass within those 30 days, otherwise the line is suspended without refund. Postpaid lines are capped at 10 per person across all telcos from 28 February 2026 (10 per telco since April 2024). No IMEI registration found.cdn1.singteldigital.com · mddi.gov.sg |
|---|---|
| Monthly contract | StarHub postpaid plans for foreigners require an accepted pass with at least 6 months' validity (EP, ONE Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, Dependant Pass, LTVP and others) and a proof of billing address dated within the last 3 months. The applicant must be 18 or older, and a deposit of S$200-800 applies depending on immigration status and service. When a Singtel service is transferred to a foreigner, the new holder needs a passport, an EP or S Pass valid for at least 6 months or a Work Permit/Dependant Pass valid for at least 12 months, and a tenancy or purchase agreement.starhub.com · singtel.com |
| Calling apps | None known. Freedom House (Freedom on the Net 2025: Partly Free, 53/100) lists 'social media blocked: No'; its restrictions concern content, not calling apps.freedomhouse.org |
| Reporting scam calls | The ScamShield Helpline 1799 (24/7; +65 6869 1799 from overseas) and the ScamShield app handle scam checks and reports of suspicious numbers. Police reports are filed online through SPF e-services. Do-not-call: the PDPC's DNC Registry (dnc.gov.sg, toll-free 1800 248 0771) has separate No Voice Call, No Text Message and No Fax Message registers; it is free and takes effect 21 days after registration.scamshield.gov.sg · pdpc.gov.sg · dnc.gov.sg |
| Emergency numbers | 999 police; 995 ambulance and fire.gov.uk |
Checked on 28 September 2026. Rules on SIM registration and calling apps change often: confirm with the regulator or the operator.