How To Call Phuket From Singapore

How to Call Phuket from Singapore (Landline & Mobile)

Calling Phuket, Thailand from Singapore is easy. The process is the same whether you are using a landline or a mobile phone.

1. Dial Singapore's international access code: 001 (or 002, 008 depending on your phone company)
2. Dial the Thailand country code: 66
3. Dial the Phuket area code: 76
4. Dial the local Thai phone number (this is typically 6 digits for landlines in Phuket).

For example, if you're calling a number in Phuket written as 076-123 456 (the leading '0' is often included for domestic Thai calls but is dropped for international calls), you would dial 001 66 76 123456 from Singapore.

Important Note: When dialing internationally, drop the leading '0' from the Thai area code if it's included in the number you have.

Different Ways to Dial Internationally from Singapore

Singapore offers several international access codes depending on your provider:

• 001: SingTel
• 002: M1
• 008: StarHub

Using different codes might result in different charges from your standard phone provider. When using a phone card, such as those from Singapore Phone Cards, always use the local access number provided with the card for the best rates.

Understanding Thai Phone Numbers (Phuket)

Thai phone numbers generally follow this structure:

• Country Code: 66
• Area Code: 1 or 2 digits for landlines (e.g., 76 for Phuket, 2 for Bangkok). Mobile numbers usually start with 8 or 9 (or sometimes 6) after dropping the leading '0' for international calls (e.g., 66 8X XXX XXXX).
• Local Number: Typically 6 digits for landlines in Phuket, 7 digits for Bangkok landlines. Mobile numbers usually have 8 digits after the mobile prefix (e.g., 8X XXX XXXX).

Total digits dialed after the Singapore exit code (for Phuket landline): 001 + 66 + 76 + 6 digits.

Note: Thai mobile numbers start with a 0 domestically (e.g., 081-XXX-XXXX). Drop the leading 0 when calling from abroad: 66 81 XXX XXXX.

Time Difference: Singapore to Phuket

Phuket, Thailand operates on **Indochina Time (ICT)**, which is **UTC+7**.

Singapore is always **UTC+8**.

Therefore, **Phuket is 1 hour behind Singapore**. This makes coordinating calls relatively easy.

• Example: 12 PM (noon) in Singapore is 11 AM in Phuket.
• Example: 5 PM in Singapore is 4 PM in Phuket.

Special Numbers to Know (Thailand)

• Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 191 (General Emergency), 1669 (Medical Emergency), 199 (Fire)
• Tourist Police: 1155
• Directory Assistance: 1133

Calling Business Extensions

If you need to reach a specific extension at a business in Phuket:

1. Dial the full international number (e.g., 001 66 76 LocalNumber).
2. Wait for the automated system or receptionist to answer.
3. Listen for instructions (often in Thai or English) and enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call Phuket from Singapore

With only a 1-hour time difference, calling Phuket during standard business hours is convenient.

• Standard Thai business hours are typically **9 AM to 5 PM or 6 PM (ICT)**, Monday to Friday.
• Calling between **10 AM and 6 PM or 7 PM Singapore time** aligns well with Thai business hours.

Be mindful of public holidays in Thailand, which differ from Singapore's.