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Singapore
Singapore · Asia/Singapore · UTC+8
Singapore is Southeast Asia's financial and regional HQ hub, with English as the working language.
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Next public holiday
National Day
Monday, August 10, 2026— in 57 days
Business hours & meeting culture
- Working hours
- 09:00–18:00
- Workweek
- Monday to Friday
- Culture
- Singaporean offices are fast, multicultural, and English-speaking. Meetings start on time, agendas are followed, and decisions are usually made promptly.
- Meeting tips
- Singapore observes Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western holidays, so the calendar has scattered single-day closures rather than long blocks.
Travel & logistics context
Quick reference for business travelers — climate, currency, and language.Currency and language are country-level. Climate may vary across the country.
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Climate
Tropical year-round
Best: Feb–Apr
Avoid: Nov–Jan (heaviest rain)
Hot and humid every month; brief tropical downpours common.
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Currency
S$
SGD
Singapore Dollar
Cards universally accepted.
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Language
Official
English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
In business
English
English: Widely spoken in business
Working language of business and government.
🤝Business etiquette
- Greeting
- Handshake universal; multicultural sensitivity (avoid touching head, left hand for Muslim/Hindu greetings).
- Cards
- Two hands; receive politely.
- Gifts
- Modest gifts on first meeting; avoid alcohol with Muslim hosts.
- Tipping
- 10% service charge typically included; tipping not expected.
- Dress
- Smart business; humid climate makes lightweight fabrics common.
- Dining
- Halal-friendly options widely available; let host order if uncertain.
Time difference vs. major business cities
Computed for 2026. Daylight saving will shift these by an hour during transitions.
| City | Time zone | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵Tokyo | Asia/Tokyo | +1h |
| 🇮🇳Mumbai | Asia/Kolkata | -2h 30m |
| 🇦🇪Dubai | Asia/Dubai | -4h |
| 🇬🇧London | Europe/London | -7h |
| 🇺🇸New York | America/New_York | -12h |
| 🇦🇺Sydney | Australia/Sydney | +2h |
| 🇺🇸San Francisco | America/Los_Angeles | -15h |
| 🇨🇳Shanghai | Asia/Shanghai | Same time |
Public holidays in Singapore, 2026
Commonly observed national holidays. Regional holidays and bridge days are not included. See also the global holiday calendar.
- 2026-01-01
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-03-20
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-05-01
- 2026-05-27
- 2026-08-10
- 2026-11-09
- 2026-12-25
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