How to call Singapore from Australia
Short answer
To call Singapore from Australia, open RobinPhone in your browser, dial +65 and the number, and pay $0.06 per minute to landlines or mobiles. There is no app, SIM or subscription, and your first 1-minute call is free.
Singaporeans in Australia, and Australians who once worked in Singapore, often need to reach CPF, a bank or family on a Singapore number.
How to dial
Start with +65, then the 8-digit number. Singapore has no area codes and no leading 0 to drop.
Landline
+65 6XXX XXXX
Landlines start with 6
Mobile
+65 9XXX XXXX
Mobiles start with 8 or 9
What a call costs
| Call to | Per minute | 10 minutes | 30 minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore landlines and mobiles | $0.06 | $0.60 | $1.80 |
Live rates in US dollars, billed per minute with no connection fee. The price is the same wherever you call from. Prepaid credit never expires.
Best time to call
Singapore is two to three hours behind Australia's east coast. From late morning onwards in Sydney or Melbourne, Singapore offices are open. Perth shares Singapore's time.
3 hours behind
Singapore compared with Sydney, today
12 pm to 8 pm
Sydney time, when it is 9 am to 5 pm in Singapore
Who people in Australia call in Singapore
- Government agenciesThe CPF Board, ICA and IRAS, for example to sort out CPF savings, a passport or tax after moving away. Guide: calling a government office abroad
- BanksDBS, OCBC and UOB often need a call to unblock a card or update your details. Guide: calling a bank abroad
- Family on a home phoneParents and grandparents who pick up the home line, not a chat app. Guide: calling family who don't use apps
Chat apps only reach other app users. Why WhatsApp can't call a landline
Common questions
Can I call a Singapore landline with WhatsApp?
No. WhatsApp only connects to other WhatsApp users, so it cannot reach landlines, offices or hotlines in Singapore. RobinPhone places a normal phone call, so any number that can ring will ring.
Do I need a SIM or phone number from Australia?
No. RobinPhone works in your browser over Wi-Fi or mobile data, on a laptop or a phone. You do not need any SIM or calling plan.
Is it cheaper to call Singapore from Australia than from other countries?
The price is the same wherever you are. RobinPhone charges by the destination you call, per minute, with no connection fee.
Can I call toll-free or short hotline numbers in Singapore?
Usually not from abroad, with any service. Most agencies and banks publish a separate number for callers overseas. Look for "calling from overseas" on their contact page and dial that number with +65.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Every new account gets one free 1-minute test call, with no payment details needed.
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