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Bhutan

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

EmergencyPolice 113Ambulance 112Fire 110

Plug typesC · D · G230 V · 50 Hz CurrencyBTNBhutanese Ngultrum

Drives on theleft

TippingRound up, or leave small change

Local time–+975 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 797 thousand people live in Bhutan, on 38,394 km². The capital is Thimphu.

Capital: Thimphu
Population: 796,682
Area: 38,394 km²
Official languages: Dzongkha

Land borders

China India

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 Bhutan?
Sockets take plug type C/D/G, at 230 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Bhutan?
Call 113 for the police, 112 for an ambulance and 110 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Bhutan?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Bhutan?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Bhutan?
Prices are in Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN).
What language do they speak in Bhutan?
Official languages: Dzongkha.
How do I call a number in Bhutan from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +975.