🔌 Plugs & adapters
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit.
The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
- Type G: Three rectangular pins (the UK plug)
🕒 Time difference
Singapore is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
💶 Money & tipping
Singapore uses the Singapore dollar (SGD).
Not expected. Restaurants usually add a 10% service charge.
🚗 Driving
Traffic drives on the left, the same as in the UK. Speed limits are signed in km/h. Convert km/h to mph →
🗣️ Language & phone
Main language: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Dialling code: +65.
Quick answers for Singapore
Other countries with the same plugs
Common questions
Do I need a plug adapter for Singapore?
No. Sockets are the same as in the UK (type G), so your UK plugs fit. The voltage (230V) is close to the UK's 230V, so UK appliances work with just a plug adapter.
What plug type does Singapore use?
Singapore uses type G: type G – Three rectangular pins (the UK plug). The voltage is 230V at 50Hz.
What is the time difference between the UK and Singapore?
Singapore is 8 hours ahead of the UK in the UK winter and 7 hours ahead of the UK in the UK summer (the clocks change on different dates).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Singapore?
On the left, the same as the UK.
What currency is used in Singapore?
The Singapore dollar (SGD).
Do you tip in Singapore?
Not expected. Restaurants usually add a 10% service charge.
What is the dialling code for Singapore?
+65. From a UK phone, dial +65 and drop the first 0 of the local number.
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