Equatorial Guinea
The practical basics before you go: plugs, emergency numbers, money, tipping and the time.
The country in brief
About 1.94 million people live in Equatorial Guinea, on 28,051 km². The capital is Ciudad de la Paz.
- Capital
- Ciudad de la Paz
- Population
- 1,938,431
- Area
- 28,051 km²
- Official languages
- French, Spanish, and Portuguese
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 Equatorial Guinea?
Sockets take plug type C/E, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Equatorial Guinea?
Call 114 for the police, 115 for an ambulance and 112 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Equatorial Guinea?
Round up, or leave small change.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Equatorial Guinea?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Equatorial Guinea?
Prices are in Central African CFA Franc (XAF).
What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?
Official languages: French, Spanish, and Portuguese.
How do I call a number in Equatorial Guinea from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +240.
Entry rules and travel advice
Visa rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice. Your own government keeps them up to date, so check its advice before you book.
Links checked October 30, 2026.
