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Guyana

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

EmergencyPolice 911Ambulance 913Fire 912

Plug typesA · B · D · G240 V · 60 Hz CurrencyGYDGuyanaese Dollar

Drives on theleft

TippingAbout 10 %

Local time–+592 · Calling code

The country in brief

About 836 thousand people live in Guyana, on 214,970 km². The capital is Georgetown.

Capital: Georgetown
Population: 835,986
Area: 214,970 km²
Official language: English

Land borders

Brazil Suriname 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 Guyana?
Sockets take plug type A/B/D/G, at 240 V and 60 Hz.
What is the emergency number in Guyana?
Call 911 for the police, 913 for an ambulance and 912 for the fire brigade.
Do you tip in Guyana?
About 10 %.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Guyana?
Traffic drives on the left, so look right first when you cross the street.
What currency is used in Guyana?
Prices are in Guyanaese Dollar (GYD).
What language do they speak in Guyana?
Official language: English.
How do I call a number in Guyana from abroad?
To call a number there from abroad, start with +592.