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Highlights
General Information
Known as a central hub for modern Asian finance and industry, the island’s unique history makes for a rich and diverse cultural tapestry. Singapore’s exotic mix of Chinese, Indian and Malay ethnicities and British colonial influences make for a fun, fascinating visit.
An island surrounded by the South China Sea, the Straits of Malacca and the Straits of Johore, Singapore covers 697 square kilometres (269 square miles), just 137 kilometres (85 miles) north of the equator. Its nearest neighbour is Malaysia; the Indonesian Islands are to the south, Thailand to the north and the Philippines to the northeast.
Seasonal Highlights
January
Lunar New Year light-up in Chinatown
Singapore River Hong Bao
February
Lunar New Year light-up in Chinatown
Singapore River Hong Bao
Chingay Parade
Thaipusam
March
Singapore Fashion Festival
Mosaic Music Festival
Chinese Cultural Festival
April
World Gourmet Summit
Singapore International Film Festival
May
The Great Singapore Sale
Singapore International Racing Festival
Singapore Arts Festival
June
The Great Singapore Sale
Singapore Arts Festival
July
The Great Singapore Sale
Singapore Food Festival
Singapore Garden Festival
August
National Day celebrations
Hari Raya light-up
September
Hari Raya light-up
Singapore Biennale
Singapore Grand Prix season
October
Deepavali light-up in Little India
Singapore Biennale
November
Singapore Biennale
Deepavali light-up in Little India
Christmas light-up on Orchard Road
December
Christmas light-up on Orchard Road
Marina Bay Singapore Countdown
Timing of seasonal highlights are subject to change.
Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further.
Learn More About Singapore
Quick Reference
Time zone
GMT +8 hours
Language(s) spoken
The official languages are Malay, Chinese, Tamil and English. Malay is the national language, while English is the language for government operations, law and major financial transactions. Most Singaporeans are at least bilingual, with many speaking English, some Malay and one or more dialects of Chinese.
Electrical system
Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge.
Shopping hours
Daily 10:00 am to 9:30 pm
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
