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Singapore vs India
Side-by-side look at the practical essentials — power, safety, money and getting around.
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Traveling between Singapore and India, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| field | Singapore | India |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type G | Type C/D/M |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 999 (police) / 995 (ambulance & fire) | 112 |
| Police | 999 | 112 / 100 |
| Ambulance | 995 | 112 / 108 |
| Tap water | Safe | Bottled only |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Singapore Dollar (SGD, $) | Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) |
| Dialing code | +65 | +91 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (SGT) | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Best season | Singapore is warm and humid year-round. February to April is often a comfortable window for sightseeing, while November to January can be wetter. Indoor attractions and evening plans help manage heat at any time of year. | October to March is the easiest season for much of north and central India, with cooler, drier weather. The Himalayas, deserts, beaches and monsoon regions have different best windows, so match timing to the specific route. |
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Singapore travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Singapore.
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India travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for India.