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Chile

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

EmergencyPolice 133Ambulance 131Fire 132

Plug typesC · L220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyCLPChilean Peso

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+56 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 19.9 million people live in Chile, on 756,102 km². The capital is Santiago.

Capital: Santiago
Population: 19,859,921
Area: 756,102 km²
Official languages: Spanish

Land borders

Argentina Bolivia Peru

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 Chile?
Sockets take plug type C/L, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Chile?
Call 133 for the police, 131 for an ambulance and 132 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Chile?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Chile?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Chile?
Prices are in Chilean Peso (CLP).
What language do they speak in Chile?
Official languages: Spanish.
How do I call a number in Chile from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +56.