Additional Information
Important Contact Information
Fire/Ambulance (life-threatening situations): 995
Mount Elizabeth Hospital 24 hour Ambulance Service: +65 6473 2222
Singapore Civil Defense Force Ambulance (non life-threatening situations): 1777
Police: 999
Directory information: 100
Flight information (arrivals and departures): 1-800-542 4422
24-hour tourist information line: 1-800-736 2000
CitySearch (operator-assisted Yellow Pages) Tel: +65 1900 777 7777
U.S. Embassy (for U.S. citizens): +65 6476-9100
Tisch Asia: +65 6887-2297
NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia
Language
Language
Singapore’s official languages are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and English. English is the language of government administration, business and education. Business cards are exchanged during most introductions. It is polite to take the card with both hands and to admire it for a beat before putting it away.
Religion
Singapore is home to Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, and Muslims. Religious traditions play a large part in Singaporean culture, as evidenced by the many religious celebrations and festivals throughout the year.
Voltage
Voltage in Singapore is 220volts, 50Hz. Outlets generally fit 3 pin square plugs – the same type used in the United Kingdom. Adaptors can be easily purchased in Singapore, however it is best to make sure your electronic equipment will work on the 220V Singapore system.
Weather
Singapore is a tropical island nation. The country is warm and wet most of the year. Average temperatures fall between 25.2C – 32C / 77F – 90F. Rainy seasons fall between December and March, and between June and September. Air conditioning is provided in most indoor locations to provide relief from the heat.
External Links
List of Embassies in Singapore
Singapore Education: Living in Singapore
Singapore Education: Student Accommodation Handbook
Expat Singapore
Enter Singapore: Information for Expatriates in Singapore
Uniquely Singapore Calendar of Events
Visit Singapore List of Houses of Worship
Contact Singapore Religious and Cultural Festival Information
Overseas Student Association
US State Department Consular Information Page - Singapore
Bank and Public Holidays in Singapore
Contact Singapore Useful Phone Numbers
Singapore Emergency Phone Numbers
