How To Call Qatar From Singapore

How to Call Qatar from Singapore (Landline & Mobile)

Calling Qatar from Singapore is straightforward. 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 Qatar country code: 974
3. Dial the local Qatari phone number (this is typically 8 digits long).

For example, if you're calling the number 4455 6677 in Qatar, you would dial 001 974 44556677 from Singapore.

Important Note: Qatar does not use separate area codes like some other countries. You dial the 8-digit number directly after the country code 974.

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 Qatari Phone Numbers

Qatari phone numbers have a simple structure:

• Country Code: 974
• Local Number: 8 digits. There are no separate area codes.
  • Landline numbers typically start with 4.
  • Mobile numbers typically start with 3, 5, 6, or 7.

Total digits dialed after the Singapore exit code: 001 + 974 + 8 digits.

Time Difference: Singapore to Qatar

Qatar follows **Arabian Standard Time (AST)**, which is **UTC+3**.

Singapore is always **UTC+8**.

Therefore, **Qatar is 5 hours behind Singapore**. When planning your call, remember that morning/afternoon in Singapore corresponds to very early morning/morning in Qatar.

• Example: 12 PM (noon) in Singapore is 7 AM in Qatar.
• Example: 5 PM in Singapore is 12 PM (noon) in Qatar.

Special Numbers to Know (Qatar)

• Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance): 999
• Directory Assistance: 180

Calling Business Extensions

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

1. Dial the full international number (001 974 LocalNumber).
2. Wait for the automated system or receptionist to answer.
3. Listen for instructions (often in Arabic or English) and enter the extension number when prompted.

Best Time to Call Qatar from Singapore

Due to the 5-hour time difference, the best overlap for standard business hours (approx. 8 AM - 5 PM AST) is during Singapore's afternoon and evening:

• Singapore 1 PM - 10 PM (SGT): Corresponds to roughly **8 AM - 5 PM (AST)** in Qatar.
• Calling during Singapore's morning will reach Qatar very early in the morning or before business hours.

Be mindful of the Qatari work week (often Sunday to Thursday) and public holidays.