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 Time Zone


Singapore operates on Singapore Standard Time (SGT), which is UTC +8 hours.

 

 

 Language


Singapore has four official languages: English, Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. English is the main language used for business, government, and education.

 

 

 Currency


The currency code for Singapore Dollar is SGD. Money can be changed in banks and authorized moneychangers everywhere in the city-state. Licensed money changers can be found at Singapore Changi Airport, Orchard Road shopping centers, the Central Business District near City Hall, and other major areas of commerce.

 

 

 Weather


Singapore weather is hot and humid year-round, with this tiny city-state situated just 137 km above the Equator. The average temperature is 31°C at daytime and 24°C at night. Walking around at midday can be a real challenge, particularly between April and May when relative humidity is higher than 80%. Like the rest of Southeast Asia, Singapore’s climate is largely influenced by 2 monsoon winds.

 

The northeast monsoon (Nov-Mar) brings bursts of heavy rain and thunderstorms that sometimes last overnight. May and June are the hottest months, after which the southwest monsoon arrives, bringing with it a relatively dry climate. The best time to visit Singapore is between June and August when the average temperatures are around 24-31°C.

 

 

 Electricity


In Singapore the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type G, which has three rectangular prongs forming a triangular pattern.


 

 Useful Phone Numbers


Police: 999

Ambulance and Fire: 995

Non-Emergency Ambulance: 1777 

 

Click: https://www.visitsingapore.com/en/ to learn more information about traveling in Singapore.