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Australia

The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.

Emergency000All emergencies

Plug typesI230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyAUDAustralian Dollar

Drives on theleft

TippingNot expected

Local time–+61 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 27.6 million people live in Australia, on 7,692,024 km². The capital is Canberra.

Capital: Canberra
Population: 27,614,411
Area: 7,692,024 km²
Official languages: English

Land borders

No land borders

Facts change, so check the important things before you travel.
Population: World Bank, 2025 (CC BY 4.0). Capital, area and languages: Wikidata. Facts fetched October 30, 2026.

Before you go

Which plugs are used in Australia?
Sockets take plug type I, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Australia?
Call 000 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Australia?
Not expected.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Australia?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Australia?
Prices are in Australian Dollar (AUD).
What language do they speak in Australia?
Official languages: English.
How do I call a number in Australia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +61.