Electrical
Power plugs with 3 square prongs. Standard electrical current: 220 -240 V.
Climate
Tropical and semi-dry climate, with sunshine all-year-round.
Temperature range: 26 - 33 °C
Connectivity
SIM Card can be purchased to use local data. Wifi Services are also available at hotels and public hotspots (Wireless@SG).
Cuisine
Diverse cuisine which contains elements from different ethnic groups like Chinese, Malay, Indian, Indonesian, etc.
Popular local dishes: Chicken Rice, Bak Kut Teh, Carrot Cake, Chilli Crab, Laksa, Kaya Toast, Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng, Roti Prata, etc.
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Money changing services and ATMs widely available at many places such as Changi Airport, hotels, shopping centres, etc.
VISA, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are also accepted.
Language
The main language used in Singapore is English.
Most Singaporeans can speak an additional language: Mandarin Chinese, Malay or Tamil.
Time Difference
Singapore Time is eight hours ahead of the Coordinated Universal Time standard, written as UTC + 8:00.
Accommodation
Participants for the University Hospital Health Summit 2023 can check out some of the hotel options. To book accommodation at the hotel, please contact the hotel directly. For more information, please click here
Visa & Travel
Visa is required by some nationalities to enter Singapore. Visa has to be applied and obtained prior to entering Singapore. For more information, please click here