⚖️ Side by side
India vs Singapore
A side-by-side look at the practical essentials for India and Singapore — power, safety, money and getting around.
Quick answer
Traveling between India and Singapore, you will need a plug adapter, and a voltage converter is generally not needed for dual-voltage chargers.
| Detail | India | Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Power plug | Type C/D/M | Type G |
| Voltage | 230V | 230V |
| Frequency | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Emergency (general) | 112 | 999 (police) / 995 (ambulance & fire) |
| Police | 112 / 100 | 999 |
| Ambulance | 112 / 108 | 995 |
| Tap water | Use bottled water | Generally safe |
| Driving side | Left | Left |
| Currency | Indian Rupee (INR, ₹) | Singapore Dollar (SGD, $) |
| Dialing code | +91 | +65 |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) | UTC+8 (SGT) |
| Best season | 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. | 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. |
Full guide
India travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for India.
Full guide
Singapore travel essentials
Plugs, emergency numbers, tap water, tipping and more for Singapore.