General Travel Information
Money Matters
The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also most shopping centres and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Weather
Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31°C (88°F), dropping to around 24°C (75°F) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period.
Cell Phone Usage
Singapore's international dialing code is +(65). While in Singapore and if you have international roaming service on your cell phone, you don't have to press +(65) as it will automatically connect you to the local numbers here.
Voltage, Frequency and Plug/Outlet Type
Electricity in Singapore is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Singapore with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter.
Outlets in Singapore generally accept 1 type of plug: Two parallel flat pins with ground pin. If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.
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