Singapore facts
| Capital | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia, South-Eastern Asia |
| Area | 710 km² · 274 sq mi · 175,445 acres |
| Languages | English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese |
| Demonym | Singaporean |
| Currency | Singapore Dollar (SGD) |
| Time zone | Asia/Singapore · UTC+8 · 3:35 AM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +65 |
| Internet domain | .sg |
| Electricity | 230V, 50Hz · plug types G |
| Capital coordinates | 1.2897, 103.8501 |
Time difference
Singapore is on UTC+8 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 a.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 p.m. (previous day) |
| London | 5:00 a.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 a.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Singapore is about 0.01% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Singapore is about 0.29% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Singapore to Washington, D.C.: about 15,546 km (9,660 mi) as the crow flies.
- Singapore to London: about 10,855 km (6,745 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Singapore?
The capital of Singapore is Singapore.
How big is Singapore?
Singapore covers about 710 km² (274 sq mi), ranking 177 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.01% of the size of the United States. It is about 0.29% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Singapore in?
Singapore uses UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) today. When it is noon in Singapore, it is 12:00 a.m. in New York and 5:00 a.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Singapore use?
Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar (SGD).
What is the country code for Singapore?
The international calling code is +65. From the United States dial 011 65 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 65.
What language is spoken in Singapore?
Official or national languages: English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese.