How to call the UK from Singapore
- From mobile
- +44 xx xxxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 44 xx xxxx xxxx
From $0.05/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the UK from Singapore
How to make a call to the UK from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. Drop the 0 that starts a UK area code, so London 020 becomes +44 20.
- Fails
- +44 020
- Works
- +44 20
- +From a mobile
- 44Country code of the UK
- xx xxxx xxxxThe number, area code first
- M1021 44
- Singtel001 44
- StarHub018 44
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +44 20 7946 0018
- Mobile
- +44 20 7946 0018
Main area codes in the UK
The area code comes right after 44, then the local number
- London+4420then the local number
- Birmingham+44121then the local number
- Glasgow+44141then the local number
- Manchester+44161then the local number
- Sheffield+44114then the local number
- Leeds+44113then the local number
- Edinburgh+44131then the local number
- Liverpool+44151then the local number
Before you call the UK
Call Birmingham from Singapore
Birmingham is +44 121 from a mobile. Type it in the dialer above.
- +exit
- 44UK
- 121Birmingham
- xxx xxxxlocal number
Dial a UK toll free number
Dial +44 and the number, with no 0 first. The call still fails when the number does not take calls from abroad.
Codes for four more UK cities
When calling the UK cell phones or landlines, a number has 7, 9, or 10 digits after 44. A 10-digit number is the longest.
- Bristol+44 117
- Cardiff+44 29
- Leicester+44 116
- Bradford+44 1274
Calling the UK from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls the UK for $0.05/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.58/min. M1, Singtel, and StarHub each need an add-on for UK calls, or charge for every minute.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 11× cheaper | $0.05 landline$0.07 mobile |
 M1700 min to landlines with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes lastm1.com.sg · 2026 | $0.58 |
 | $0.50 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.18 landline · $0.30 mobile + tax with access code 018 |
Want to call the UK?
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When to call the UK
The time now in the UK, and the best hours to call. The UK moves its clocks for daylight saving time, so the time difference to Singapore changes twice a year.
- Time difference
- March to October: 7 hours behind Singapore
- October to March: 8 hours behind Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
Why a call to the UK fails
Singtel IDD 001 needs activation
A Singtel line must have IDD access activated before IDD 001 calls work. Application is free, so ask Singtel before you call abroad.
Singtel, IDD 001M1 charges a plus sign call at IDD 002 rates
On M1, a call that starts with + is charged at the Premium IDD 002 rate, so you do not need to dial 002.
M1, Premium IDD 002From any country, a call to the UK also fails when
- The 0 is still in the number
- The exit code is wrong for your country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the UK from Singapore on a cell phone or mobile?
Dial +44, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
How to call the UK landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 44 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
Do I need an exit code to call the UK?
From a landline, dial your exit code first: 00 in most countries, 011 in the US and Canada. From a mobile, + replaces it
How do I dial a +44 number from Singapore?
Press and hold 0 until + appears, then dial 44 and the number
How to call the UK number from Singapore on an international call to the UK?
Dial +44, then the number. From a mobile, +44 works too
Can I call the UK on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 44 and the number. Your plan must allow calls to the UK
Are calls to the UK included in Singapore phone plans?
Not on most plans. No carrier in Singapore that we checked includes the UK in a plan
How much does it cost to call the UK from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.58 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to make a free call to the UK from Singapore?
An app calls for free only when both sides have it. A call to a landline, or to a phone without the app, costs money
What is the best way to call the UK from Singapore on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the UK without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
Why isn't my call going through to the UK?
The usual causes: the 0 is still in the number, the exit code is wrong for your country, and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
When is the best time to call the UK?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the UK. March to October: 7 hours behind Singapore. October to March: 8 hours behind Singapore