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Georgia

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

Emergency112All emergencies

Plug typesC · F220 V · 50 Hz CurrencyGELGeorgian Lari

Drives on theright

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+995 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 3.94 million people live in Georgia, on 69,700 km². The capital is Tbilisi.

Capital: Tbilisi
Population: 3,935,766
Area: 69,700 km²
Official languages: Georgian

Land borders

Armenia Azerbaijan Russia Türkiye

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 Georgia?
Sockets take plug type C/F, at 220 V and 50 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Georgia?
Call 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
Do you tip in Georgia?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Georgia?
Traffic drives on the right.
What currency is used in Georgia?
Prices are in Georgian Lari (GEL).
What language do they speak in Georgia?
Official languages: Georgian.
How do I call a number in Georgia from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +995.