How to call the USA from Singapore
- From mobile
- +1 xxx xxx xxxx
- From landline
- carrier code + 1 xxx xxx xxxx
From $0.04/min in your browser, no plan needed
How to dial the USA from Singapore
How to make a call to the USA from Singapore: dial the exit code, the country code, and the number. The USA has no trunk 0, so nothing drops after 1: the area code and 7 digits follow.
- +From a mobile
- 1Country code of the USA
- 212New York City
- xxx xxxxLocal number
- M1021 1
- Singtel001 1
- StarHub018 1
Paste or type a number here to see how to dial it from anywhere
Example: +1 212 555 0100
- Mobile
- +1 212 555 0100
Main area codes in the USA
The area code comes right after 1, then the local number
- New York City+1212+1332+1646+1934then 7 digits
- Los Angeles+1213+1310+1323then 7 digits
- Brooklyn+1347+1718then 7 digits
- Chicago+1312+1773+1872then 7 digits
- Houston+1281+1713+1832then 7 digits
- Phoenix+1480+1602+1623then 7 digits
- Philadelphia+1215+1267+1445then 7 digits
- San Antonio+1210+1726then 7 digits
Before you call the USA
Dial a big city from your mobile
Calling the USA cell phones takes the same 10 digits as a landline: the area code right after 1, then 7 digits.
- New York City+1 212
- Los Angeles+1 310
- Chicago+1 312
- Houston+1 713
Digits in order from a landline
Your carrier's code comes before 1, because a landline has no +.
- Dial your carrier's code
- Dial 1 and the area code
- Dial the 7 digit number
Calling a toll free number
A US toll free number has 10 digits, so dial +1 before them. If it fails, the number does not take calls from abroad.
- +exit
- 1USA
- xxx xxx xxxxtoll free number
Calling the USA from Singapore without an international plan
Suparelay calls the USA for $0.04/min from your browser, with no plan. Without one, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.37/min. Singtel includes the USA only on its hi! Senior Plan, while M1 and StarHub need an IDD add-on.
| Carrier | Per minute |
|---|---|
SuparelayNo plan neededUp to 9× cheaper | |
 M1700 min included with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes lastm1.com.sg · 2026 | $0.37 |
 | $0.34 + tax with access code 001 |
 | $0.19 + tax with access code 018 |
Want to call the USA?
Type the number and call from your browser, with no app and no plan
When to call the USA
The time now in the USA, and the best hours to call. Daylight saving time in the USA changes the time difference to Singapore by 1 hour in March and November.
- Time difference
- March to November: 12 hours behind Singapore
- November to March: 13 hours behind Singapore
- Daylight saving time
- Clocks change twice a year
- Time zones
- 8
Why a call to the USA 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 USA also fails when
- 00 does not work from every country
- The number does not take calls from abroad
Questions
How to call the USA from a Singapore cell phone or mobile?
Dial +1, then the number. It works from any mobile in Singapore
Are calls to the USA included in Singapore phone plans?
On some plans. Singtel includes calls to the USA in its plans. M1 and StarHub charge less with an add-on or another plan. Without one of these plans, you pay the carrier's rate per minute
How much does it cost to call the USA from Singapore?
With no plan, carriers in Singapore charge up to $0.37 a minute. Suparelay charges each started minute, from your browser
How to call New York City from Singapore?
For New York City, dial +1 212, then the 7-digit local number
How to call the USA landline from Singapore?
From a landline in Singapore, dial your carrier's code, then 1 and the number: 021 with M1, 001 with Singtel, and 018 with StarHub
How do I call the USA from Singapore, an international call to the USA?
Dial +1, then the 10-digit number. From a mobile, +1 works too
Can I call the USA on my iPhone?
Yes. In the Phone app, press and hold 0 for +, then dial 1 and the 10-digit number. Your plan must allow calls to the USA
Why isn't my call going through to the USA?
The usual causes: 00 does not work from every country and the number does not take calls from abroad. Each one is listed above, with a link to its fix
Free call to the USA: how to call the USA from Singapore free?
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 USA from Singapore, on WhatsApp or otherwise?
WhatsApp and FaceTime call for free, but only someone with the same app. To ring a landline or a phone in the USA without the app, use your phone plan, a calling service, or Suparelay
When is the best time to call the USA?
Call between 8:00 and 22:00 in the USA. March to November: 12 hours behind Singapore. November to March: 13 hours behind Singapore
Does M1 include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 700 minutes. M1 includes 700 minutes to the USA with IDD 021 Saver, while the main plan's free outgoing minutes last
Does Singtel include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 1200 minutes. Singtel includes 1200 minutes to the USA with $35 hi! 5G+ Enhanced Plan
Does StarHub include calls to the USA?
Yes, up to 700 minutes. StarHub includes 700 minutes to the USA with IDD 018 Value-Added Service