How to Call Singapore From the UK: Best Ways in 2023

Do you cringe at the thought of sky-high international calling fees? You're not alone. Despite colossal strides in technology that have shrunk our global village, the cost of reaching a friend or loved one internationally can still pack a hefty punch. That is unless you're armed with the right tools, savvy tips, and cost-effective apps to dial abroad.

In this short guide, we explore the various ways to best call Singapore from the UK without breaking the bank. We take you through the basics (e.g. country and exit codes, voice over IP, etc.) before walking you through the best strategies for calling Singapore as affordably and as hassle-free as possible!

Singaporean Dialling Codes

Wesley Hilario

Remember those mysterious alphanumeric codes that precede every phone number? Dialling codes might seem like relics of a bygone era, but they're still vital in our digital world, helping you to steer your calls to the right country or region. Let's unravel the two main ones:

Singapore Country Code

When it comes to calling Singapore, you'll need to use Singapore's country code, which is +65. This means you'll need to ensure that all calls you make to Singapore begin with this code. If you're calling via landline, you can enter 01165 instead, which includes the British exit code, 0.

To see how this works, here's a fictitious example of how a number would look if you're calling Singapore from the UK on your mobile:

+65 1267 5678

And here's how the same number should be dialled if you called it via your landline instead:

0065 1267 5678

How to Call Singapore From the UK

When it comes to calling Singapore from the UK, you'll find a few options at your disposal. Here are the three most popular or affordable ones:

Option 1: Voice Over IP

A popular way to call somebody in Singapore from the UK is by using voice over IP (VoIP) calls. This is a type of call where you use an app connected to the internet to call somebody else using the same app. Here are a few of the most well-known and widely-used apps that support VoIP calls to Singapore and elsewhere in the world:

• WhatsApp
• Google Meet
• Skype
• Telegram
• Facebook Messenger
• FaceTime

The advantage of using these platforms is that they're extremely cheap, requiring you and the person you're calling to use the same app and have an internet connection. (It's often said that these calls are free, but this isn't strictly true since there are mobile data or WiFi costs involved, but these are typically quite small.) On the other hand, the disadvantage of calling via VoIP is that neither you nor the person you're calling will necessarily always have an internet connection or even a phone capable of connecting to the internet.

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Option 2: Directly by Landline or Mobile

Your second option (and, sadly, still a popular one) is to pick up your mobile or landline and call a number in Singapore directly.

While this might sound convenient (and it is), it comes with one big drawback: the cost. You'll generally be charged by the second for making an international call from the United Kingdom — even for the ringing at the beginning of the call! Big networks in the United Kingdom like Vodafone, BT, Sky, and others tend to charge exorbitant rates for international calling, so this is a method we generally recommend against unless you're ready to swallow the costs.

Option 3: Rebtel

Rebtel is an affordable international calling app that provides you with a seamless solution for calling Singapore from the United Kingdom. Rebtel is an app you can download, and with it, you can convert your Singaporean contact's phone number to a British one, allowing you to make local phone calls and enjoy exceptional affordability, reliable connections, and user-friendly features. In our opinion, all of this makes Rebtel the go-to option for staying connected with loved ones in Singapore!

Here's how Rebtel works step by step: