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Brunei

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

EmergencyPolice 993Ambulance 991Fire 995

Plug typesG240 V · 50 Hz CurrencyBNDBrunei Dollar

Drives on theleft

TippingNot expected

Local time–+673 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 466 thousand people live in Brunei, on 5,765 km². The capital is Bandar Seri Begawan.

Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan
Population: 466,330
Area: 5,765 km²
Official languages: British English and Malay

Land borders

Malaysia

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 Brunei?
Sockets take plug type G, at 240 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Brunei?
Call 993 for the police, 991 for an ambulance and 995 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Brunei?
Not expected.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Brunei?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Brunei?
Prices are in Brunei Dollar (BND).
What language do they speak in Brunei?
Official languages: British English and Malay.
How do I call a number in Brunei from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +673.