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Brazil

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

EmergencyPolice 190Ambulance 192Fire 193

Plug typesC · N127 V · 60 Hz CurrencyBRLBrazilian Real

Drives on theright

TippingA service charge is often included

Local time–+55 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 213 million people live in Brazil, on 8,515,767 km². The capital is Brasília.

Capital: Brasília
Population: 212,812,405
Area: 8,515,767 km²
Official languages: Portuguese

Land borders

Argentina Bolivia Colombia Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela

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 Brazil?
Sockets take plug type C/N, at 127 V and 60 Hz.
That is lower than Europe's 230 V: phone and laptop chargers handle it, but check hair dryers and the like.
What is the emergency number in Brazil?
Call 190 for the police, 192 for an ambulance and 193 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Brazil?
A service charge is often included.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Brazil?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Brazil?
Prices are in Brazilian Real (BRL).
What language do they speak in Brazil?
Official languages: Portuguese.
How do I call a number in Brazil from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +55.