Singapore Phone Number Regex for Java
/^(?:\+65\s?)?[3689][0-9]{3}\s?[0-9]{4}$/What this pattern does
This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching singapore phone number, ported and verified for Java. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your Java project — whether you're validating in a Spring Boot controller, a Jakarta EE service, or a standalone utility class.
Java Implementation
// Singapore Phone Number
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Localization > Phone Numbers
import java.util.regex.Pattern;
public class SingaporePhoneNumberValidator {
private static final Pattern PATTERN =
Pattern.compile("^(?:\\+65\\s?)?[3689][0-9]{3}\\s?[0-9]{4}$");
public static boolean validate(String input) {
return PATTERN.matcher(input).matches();
}
// Example
public static void main(String[] args) {
System.out.println(validate("+65 9123 4567")); // true
}
}Test Cases
Matches (Valid) | Rejects (Invalid) |
|---|---|
+65 9123 4567 | +65 0123 4567 |
+6591234567 | +65 1234 5678 |
91234567 | 912345678 |
61234567 | 9123456 |
81234567 | +1 9123 4567 |
31234567 | — |
When to use this pattern
This pattern is drawn from the Localization > Phone Numbers category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for Java developers because critical in Java applications since the JVM regex engine uses backtracking and is susceptible to ReDoS without careful pattern design. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.
Common Pitfalls
Singapore landlines (6xxx xxxx) and mobiles (8xxx xxxx / 9xxx xxxx) can be distinguished by the first digit. VoIP numbers (3xxx xxxx) are increasingly common.
Technical Notes
Singapore number prefixes: 3 (VoIP/Internet calling), 6 (landline), 8 (mobile), 9 (mobile). All Singapore numbers are 8 digits. +65 is the country code. Emergency numbers (999, 995) do not follow this format.
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